Spring?!?

You know when you've been through a winter at Michigan Tech when the sight of mud scares you. The parking lot I keep the Suburban in is not paved, and over break it was warm enough to melt the ever-present layer of ice that used to cover the lot. As I pulled into the lot, I saw dirt there for the first time and thought to myself 'I'd better be careful, don't want to get stuck in the mud.' A moment later, I realized that the chances of getting stuck in the mud were far less than dropping a tire (or all four) through the snow pack in a parking space and needing a tug to get out (which has happened). I've gotten so used to driving on snow and ice that it's a strange thought to not have to worry about sliding around.

It seems that spring really is on it's way up here. Looking at the forecast, temperatures are on the rise with temperatures above freezing becoming ever more common. The snow is melting and in a few places you can see the grass (or the dirt where grass used to be). I don't remember ever wishing spring would come before. At home, the snow never stayed long enough for my taste. This year I am ready for spring to come. This winter finally gave me my fill of snow and winter weather. I really enjoyed it while it lasted, but I'm looking forward to all the things I'll be able to do outside again, like running, or even just going for a walk.