As we get closer to winter break were starting to see many
changes whether it’s leaves falling, the temperature dropping, to more pumpkin
spice products than we’ve ever seen before. I thought we had the opportunity to
skip winter this year when I wore just a t-shirt outside on December 1st
but my hopes were brought back down when I went outside on December 2nd
and felt the harsh 29 degree winter we were all waiting for. Now that winter is
finally here to stay, I thought I’d touch on just a couple of things this
wonderful season has to offer us.
SNOW!
When I think of winter the first thing that comes to my mind
any maybe yours too is snow. Whether you love it or not every year snow will
cover the ground, and it doesn’t matter how old you are when you hear someone
yell, “SNOWBALL FIGHT”, you throw a snowball. The coolest thing I see in my
community back in Charles City is when it snows everybody is helping each other
clear a path for vehicles and roads just out of pure kindness. It brings people
together in many ways that many people never think of.
Christmas movies!
Ok but seriously how many times is it acceptable to watch
the movie “ELF” from December to January. When I do have free time from my
crazy schedule you can definitely find me watching Christmas movies. I can’t
get enough of them!
Food!
Since I already made the joke I might as well bring it up
again. Call me basic but I love a warm pumpkin spice latte and will definitely
drink a lot of them during these cold months. I enjoy seeing all the different
types of foods and drinks that are offered during this season especially the
ones made by my family during Christmas.
Traditions!
Speaking of family, my number one favorite thing about
winter is the holidays when I get to travel back to Americas Hometown and see
all my family members. Sitting by the fireplace, around the dinner table, to
even the occasional snowball fight, the love everyone shows for each other
makes me treasure those special moments.
When you finally get that break off school, sports, FFA, and
the many other activities you are in take in the awesome weather we get to
experience here in Iowa, make sure to get cozy and watch hours on hours of
Christmas movies, drink and eat as much delicious food and pumpkin spice
products as you can handle, and most importantly focus on your family. Not long
you’ll be off to college and counting down the days till you get to travel home
and experience those memorable traditions that we all love. Have a warm winter!
Cully Forsyth
North Central State Vice President
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