Winter weather in Michigan is famous for being horrible. Slick roads, drifting, and freezing rain are just some of the obstacles us Michigander's face when we're driving in this said "horrible weather." Just today, in my ten-minute drive from campus to get lunch, I experienced a hail storm, a white-out snow storm, and the sunshine. Don't get me wrong, I love a good snow storm just as much as the next person. I like how beautiful the trees look when there's a fresh snowfall. For me, Christmas without snow isn't really Christmas. I'm also a skier, so fresh powder is a must when skiing here. And who can forget how beautiful the frost is when it's permanently stuck to your care windshield in the morning?

But after being stuck inside for the last three months, this girl is ready for summer!

I'm so looking forward to beach trips with my best friends. Where there's nothing to worry about except getting sand in your eyes. And speaking of sand, I can't wait to feel the sand between my toes as I walk into the lake water at my cottage. I even can't wait to feel the minnows nibbling at my feet.

My parents and my friends say that I act differently in the winter. I'm more reserved and less outspoken. I've always felt pretty different. I'm cooped up inside, which is the number one thing I hate. Being outside in the warmth and the sunshine is what makes me, well me! I love stargazing at nights and hiking through the woods during the day. I love sitting and just soaking up the beautiful trees and the beautiful sky that God has so generously given us. And who could forget the beautiful summer sunsets?

I love bike riding on the rail trail and seeing just how far I can go until my legs give out. I'm more active, I'm in better shape, and I even sleep better during the summer! Because I can have my windows down and just feel the night breeze as I sleep.

It is January 2017, and I am counting down the days until summer. Am I ashamed? No way.