I remembered a conversation a I had with a couple of people on my first day at work in Singapore. We were talking about each other's backgrounds and I learned that they come from various non-tropical countries. Places like Canada, Australia, New Zealand. And so I quipped that I've experienced spring, summer and I've yet to experience autumn and winter. Also that I haven't seen snowfall.
They said winter/snow overrated.
What the fuck? Way to burst my bubble.
Anyway, I realize that the proper response to someone saying "oh, I haven't experienced something-something" is "you should see for yourself and knock yourself out."
I was talking to a colleague who was originally from Liverpool who works with me in Singapore and now is currently on business trip to London. I told how I love this weather and that I can't get enough of it. He said it's a novelty that will wear off after a few days. I said that I didn't think so especially when I remember the boring humidity in Singapore and that I have been living in the tropics all my life.
So I love this weather, hovering around 9°-15°C because of the intermittent showers. I like the way that mist comes out of your mouth everytime you exhale. I like how you constantly walk around like you were wearing a blanket. I like how you breathe in the cold air that fills your lungs. And of course, I like how I get to wear these things that I don't normally wear.
Nice and chilly. It's getting colder and colder by the day.
No work for Manila and Singapore. In London, a normal cold work day.
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i guess i'll just say then "you should see snow for yourself." hehehe!!!
i enjoy the cold weather as well. So much bearable than warm weather.
Cold...brrrrr...
eh di dapat nagstay ka na alng dito sa winter wonderland na opis natin :P hehehehe
Ayaw ko nga! Gusto ko natural weather!
Enjoy your stay there. =) Pwede ka rin punta sa snow city when you go back dito sa Singapore. =P
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