weather wonder

On my way to work this morning, I was greeted by one of Mother Nature's wonders: FOG

It's funny how such a phenomenon so extensive in physical scope can have such a short, abrupt name:FOG.

Maybe it's because one has to be startled into attention at the mere mention of it to avert disaster.

My cousin, who was driving didn't seem to mind or notice that dense, rolling vaporous mass around us as we drove through it. It was dense enough to obscure the view of 4-5 cars in front, making only headlight and tail light visible in the earth-bound cloud.

It seemed to be straight out of those scary movies.It was both eerie and enchanting. It seemed to be engulfing cars into an unfathomable horizontal abyss.

I can honestly say I have never in the fog in the city like that. The only other time I have encountered this wonder was at 9,586 feet above sea level-on top of Mount Pulag in the Philippines. It guess it will never fail to amaze me.

Now I understand why the weather is used as a staple topic of conversation here. Any small change in the temperature, humidity or air pressure is easily palpable. A relatively large portion of the news is centered on the weather, not only for the day but for the whole week. It is also essential to know what the feel is gonna be everyday to make sure you aren't over or under- dressed temperature-wise.

I find myself checking the weather periodically-sometimes out of boredom but also for curiosity's sake. It's nice to know how the day will be, for a change.

At home, even if they say it will be a bit cold, you'll still end up sweating buckets at least one time during the day so whatever you wear won't really matter much.

I am thinking about the weather more, nowadays, with my upcoming move to Chicago. I'm excited but scared as well. I am looking forward to finally experiencing snow but then again, it'll be cold winter nights for sure-literally and figuratively ,since I will be on my own.

In preparation, I am picking out winter gear. They say in cold weather, you'd see people dress more like mountaineers. Perfect! I now have an excuse to invest in more in TNF, Cloumbia, Mountain Hardware and all that other wonderful, wonderful stuff. They will become a necessity when they were mere luxuries for me.

Nature is beautiful. It gives me happiness, being in touch with it in so many different ways.
It will never cease to amaze me. The fog, snow and the mystery of winter are enchanting to a tropical island girl like me.Like everything else in my life right now, these are challenges that will temper me, will test me and hopefully-will make me stronger.

I welcome it.
I revel in it.
I reminds me every waking moment that I'm alive.

It reminds me every waking moment why it's good to be alive.