Snow!

The ground is COVERED with snow. I mean it. No grass sticking out, or any sign of color, just white, with translucent icicles hanging from the trees, sunlight reflecting off of its cold, wet surface, sending rays of light shimmering onto the snow, sparkling blindly. This is why winter is my favorite season. That, and of course the joy of Christmas. Sure there's the Christmas rush, the constant commute, the blinding blizzard snow, the last minute scramble to buy gifts, relatives, and all that other gobbledygook, but the spirit and feeling of the season is AMAZING. I mean it. We just decorated the tree yesturday, and now it looks absolutely magnificent. With the accumulating eight inches of snow outside, I feel right into the holiday spirit. I really hope that school'll be called off tomorrow, then I can finish off my Christmas shopping. I just need some stocking stuffers and what not. I don't have as much money as an adult has, but I have enough to spare for a few decent gifts for my family and friends (and me. I'm spending my $25 Christmas bonus on myself for sure.)
Part of my Christmas gift wishes have already been filled. I kinda cheated on the stocking part, I'm ashamed to say.
I built a snow fort about two hours ago, too. The snow isn't great for packing, but I had fun with it anyway. I'm going to get as much enjoyment out of it as possible. It's an opportunity that millions of unique snowflakes fall to the ground, and all people do is shovel them out of their way, thinking that they're a nuisance. But really, they are truely beautiful.