New Englander's are no stranger to snow. Winters in this aera filled with sunny weather one day and a 16 inch blizzard the next. The fluffy falling snow brings serenity and peace. There is nothing better than realizing that Mother Nature has offered you a break from the daily mudance stress of life. The snow traps you inside allowing you to catch up on sleep, contemplate life, read that book you have been meaning to get around to, catch up on work and enjoy doing absolutely nothing. As I am sitting in the study lounge in my dorm, staring out the window overlooking the snow covered campus at Eastern, a few thoughts begin to run through my head.

1. On these stormy winter days, the sun seems brighter as the white glistening snow reflects the sunlight.

This means even on the darkest days, the good things in life will turn up and shine positivity.

2. Even when there is so much school work to catch up on, stress has escaped into the drifts of snow.

Looking out the widow will render you lost after a few moments as your mind goes blank and recanters itself.

3. College kids will do some crazy stuff in blizzards.

This includes traveling across campus in heavy winds for food, sledding down the stairs on laundry baskets and organizaing snow ball fights.

4. Hot chocolate has never tasted as good as it does on these snow days.

I am usually a fan of hot chocolate in the winter, but sipping this hot drink with your hands cupped around the mug for warmth is sweeter when snowflakes are falling.

5. In all the countless flakes that pass by on their desending journery, there are no two exactly the same.

This may not be noticeable to the naked eye, but every small difference sets the snowflakes apart as unique and special.