Snow

It snowed in DC, Maryland, even in Texas.

I don't particularly have fetish in snow as I grew up in north where snow is common, but I realized this is actually my first time to see a NATURE in snow. I meant more trees, wider space, cleaner air and less tall buildings.

Yes, I grew up in north, and I saw snow in a regular base. However, considering it was in Shanxi, the most polluted area in the world (no exaggeration) which is famous for coal mines, the clean snow only lasted for a pitiful short while. Soon, the snow would be covered by coal dust, and roads would become nasty muddy traps.

That was why I don't particularly like snowing, and also why I was stunned by the pure and peaceful snow here.

I haven't seen much snow since I left college. Snow in Shanghai was pathetic, and so was in Texas. I am not blaming them. I know it is not what they are good at. They don't brag on their snow either, unlike what Pei Wei does to their so-called Chinese food :) The snow I saw in Tokyo was big and beautiful, but not nature enough with all the skyscrapers and crowds in the background. I would not doubt there are huge snows in New York state, but it did not happen when I was there two years ago.

The huge Christmas tree that Josh insisted to pick and promised to maintain all by himself has been gorgeously decorated by mom without any help from Josh.

My third Christmas in the U.S. will be spent in Texas, and it's gonna be special!