Love it or hate it, winter is here for us Michiganders. No matter how long you (I) denied the fact that it was coming, it arrived and it is here to stay until at least mid-April. If you also live in Michigan, here are eight ways you know winter has definitely arrived:

1. Everyone forgets how to drive

I swear people forget that our mitten shaped state experiences winter every single year.

2. No matter how snowy or cold it is, you still have to go to work

Roads suck? It's ten below outside? Better bundle up, start your car, leave 15 minutes early and take your time!

3. Expecting a snow day? It better be the snowpocalypse

Only way you're getting a snow day is if you're literally trapped in your house because of the snow or it's -20 degrees outside in addition to the six feet of snow.

4. You get your workouts in from shoveling snow

Why go to the gym in the winter when you can get lean by shoveling your driveway three times a week?

5. You either love the snow or absolutely hate it

Some of us like to ski, snowboard and go sledding; some of us like to stay inside, drink hot chocolate and count down the days to spring. I am the latter.

6. You rarely see the sun from November-April

Sunshine in Michigan during the winter months? What? Where?

7. You reminisce about snow days

Remember waking up earlier than normal to catch the list of school closings on TV? I do. Good times. Personally I can't complain too much since I work in a school, so therefore I still get snow days - sort of. I still need to get work done.

8. You fall on the ice at least once

Every. damn. winter.