There aren't many moments in life that take our breath away, today however almost did. Probably because the only day that I didn't want to be stuck in the lab was today of all days, yet guess what? I've just got in (6.45pm)! However I'm not overly disappointed, in fact the opposite.
Crazy you may say? But, as it's been snowing all day again, the whole place is covered: literally the paths have knee deep snow, the trees are white, parked bikes have 8 inches on their seats, its all beautiful. The walk (to and) from where the lab is today almost took my breath away: There's a dim lit path through the forrest, covered in snow: the air is chilled, there's no-one around, I occasionally lose my footing in the cross country ski tracks: there's an absolute sense of peace.
Im actually very surprised and taken by it all. May be the lack of energy due to immense hunger is partly to blame! May be I've come to expect rain on my birthday as November is the crappiest month! But really, walking down the quiet roads, as everyone is already home, seeing white everywhere, the occasional person shovelling their drives, it's just something I've not seen in day to day life (except my snowboard seasons of course!). Remembering the last time I was knee deep in snow on my birthday? Erm......not sure if it's actually ever happened.
