19/365
A lot of people like to talk crap about winter, but you know what, I actually like it. Obviously no one likes the freezing temperatures or the lack of natural light - but there's some sort of charm to it. I like to think that I build up character by being able to stand the cold. A lot of you warm weathered residing folks don't understand. I could walk outside in 50 degree weather and it would feel like summer to me. When spring comes around, it's always such a nice relief, and I think to myself, "Wow, I can't believe I was strong enough to put up with that brutal weather!" Chicago has some pretty harsh winters, but they can also be very beautiful - that is, until the snow plows come around and the snow turns from pristine white to nasty slush.
I always have this feeling when winter approaches. I get excited. Snow can be a pain in the ass, but other times it can be amazing. One of my favorite memories was walking around downtown with my mother going Christmas shopping down Michigan Avenue and this light, fluffy snow started to fall out of nowhere. It was incredibly beautiful and I can remember it so vividly.
The lack of natural light? Yes, it can be a problem, but I enjoy the challenge of being able to experiment with different lighting tactics, which is what I've come across while doing this project. A year without the winter season would feel so strange to me. I've become so accustomed to having it. I like that live in a 4 season state because it's all a cycle. It's a cycle of death and rebirth, and to see this cycle happen right before my eyes is really quite astounding.
(I tried posting this last night, but LJ was down and I had a place to be. My friend is going to the Marines! Ahhhh! Crazy!)