Midwest-ners were spoiled with above average temperatures and out of the ordinary precipitation, but Mother Nature said, "Ha, fun's over," and brought back the cold temperatures and the snow, sleet, and other nasty wintery precipitation. With the new semester starting, this only adds to our problems.

1. When you realize winter has arrived and you want it to be summer again so badly.

I'm so sorry, Mother Nature, when I complained about the hot temperatures during the summer! I didn't mean it! Please bring the degree level above freezing! I'll do anything!

2. When students say, "Oh, come on, stop being dramatic. Winter can't be *that* bad!"

This is a good time to take a deep breath and mentally list all the reasons why you shouldn't slap that naive person in the face. Bless their innocent heart, but you'll get the last laugh when they realize you weren't exaggerating.

3. Constantly checking your email to see if your professor (or the University) cancelled classes because of a winter storm.

You know deep down that it's a long shot, but you still hold out hope. It doesn't help when you seeing people Yaking "OMG the storm is so bad. Will classes tomorrow be cancelled??" Okay, sure.

4. When you are waiting for your car to warm up and you witness someone fall on a patch of ice.

You know you shouldn't laugh because that was you the other day and you have a bruise your butt to prove it, but you just can't help giggling a little.

5. When your friend suggests you guys go ice skating and they know darn well you have zero coordination.

Lord, please give me patience and not slap her/him. It's like they want you to embarrass yourself to make them look better.

6. Always forgetting that you need to leave earlier than usual to let your car warm up a little and you're five minutes late to the party.

"OMG, guys. I'm so sorry I'm late. I had wait for my car to warm up." *cricket sounds* This is so embarrassing!

7. When you see your crush on your way back to your room, but you fall flat on your butt instead of flirtatiously waving.

*dies from embarrassment* Oh my god, why?

8. "It's too cold out" is a valid excuse to give for not wanting to go out.

Oh, Netflix, I'm so sorry I have been away from you. You'll have me all night (and early morning) long.

9. When it's a blizzard outside and you are trying to walk to class.

You have to chant "You can do this, just five more minutes", only to see a paper on the door saying class was cancelled. Ugh!

10. When you see some people with shorts and a light jacket on and you're like:

You turned into the Pillsbury Doughboy with the numerous amount of layers you have on, but hey at least you are warm. *nervous laughter*

11. When you hear someone exclaim, "I LOVE THE SNOW!!! ISN'T SO PRETTTTYYYY??"

And you are resisting the urge to throw snowballs at them.

12. But after unfreezing, you treat yourself to some hot chocolate or warm tea or steaming coffee.

And you mark off another day closer to summer and warmer temperatures.