back in the snow for the start of a new semester

Classes at BYU started up again yesterday. I'm only taking 5 classes but they are pretty time-intensive classes! It's been difficult getting back in the swing of things, especially after spending 2 1/2 weeks just hanging out with family and friends in Mesa. The hardest part is coming back to the snow. I HATE the snow. I must say that it is pretty to look at when I'm inside and not walking or driving in it. But I've already hydro-planed twice while driving, had to help push my roommates car that got stuck in it, and have slipped (not fallen however) multiple times on ice while walking up to campus. Bring back the gorgeous 70 degree weather! The most difficult part about this transition back into the snow is knowing that it is going to be here well into April. My birthday is in April and it has snowed on my birthday the past 2 years. CRAZY! BUT...the great thing about being back is being able to go back to work. I LOVE my job! I teach dance and yesterday when I got to work a bunch of my students were there early waiting at the door for me. They're awesome! I must say that my job is what keeps me sane and pretty low-stressed while also going to school. Anyways, good luck to all others who are still in school and who live in the snow! This semester is going to ROCK!!