Really...snow?

I've been in Colorado now since I was in the 3rd grade (is that when you're 9?), you would think that after all these years (22 for those of you counting at home) that I would be use to the cold and snow. Well....I'm not. After that many years of anything, you would think you'd get use to it. People in jail get use to their cells after that many years, but why can't I get use to the cold? I absolutely hate it. Its Oct 8th, 5:08 PM and I looked outside and its snowing, awesome.

Yes, this is not the first time I've complained about the weather here in CO, and odds are it wont be the last. A lot of people say "you're in the wrong state"...um, trust me, I realize that. Its not easy to just up and move somewhere else, but believe that I have thought about it multiple times a year in the last 2+ decades (man I'm old). There are basically 3 things that keep me here...first, my mom is in the Springs, had she moved away, I have no doubt in my mind that I would not be here. 2nd, my house. I would lose a lot of money if I were to sell it now in this economy. I have thought about renting it, but if I'm in a different state, I think this would be a hassle. Lastly, I since I have been here for many many many years, I have a lot of friends and people who are special in my life (although, I'm pretty outgoing...I'm sure they are all replacable....just kidding...well, some of them are...).

There is NOTHING good about the cold or snow. I'm not 9 years old again, I do not want to go play in the snow, I don't want to have snowball fights, make snow angels or go sledding (although that use to be hella fun). I do not like driving in the snow with all of you out of towners who believe that with an SUV you can fly down the streets and highways with no problem...you're wrong. I wonder how many idiots from Florida or Texas have been in or caused accidents here. Dumb. I do have an SUV but trust me, it doesnt help with certain situations. Ever heard of black ice...? I have no desire to go skiing or snowboarding either.

Problem is, yesterday it was hot, windows were rolled down, felt good. I can't stand the saying "you're in Colorado, wait a minute and the weather will change". While that might be true, doesnt make it better. We have awesome summers here, no humidity, not extremely dry, just nice. I don't want to wait a minute and have the weather change. I want it to be nice or decent ALL THE TIME. Its fall for pete's sake (awesome saying) and I havent even had a chance to rake the leaves in my yard...know why? Um, they havent fallen yet and its already snowing.

I have come up with a new goal for my life as of today....my goal is (assuming my other ones come true this next year) to have this be the last winter I endure here in CO. No, it will not be easy to move, but honestly, I've had enough. For people like me here or anywhere that it snows, God must seriously get a kick out of laughing at how miserable we are for half the year.