A Winter Fairytale: My First Snow and Snowman Saga in Ohio

     Where is your hometown, and what is the weather like there? Does it resemble Ohio? For those of you who have been keeping up with my blog, you already know I’m from South Korea. My friends here often ask me about the climate back home, and the answer is simple: it’s quite similar, except that Korea’s summers are much hotter and more humid. Our winters, however, share a similar chill, though I find that Ohio definitely feels much windier.

 

    This past Sunday, I was thrilled to welcome the first snowfall of the year right here in Ohio! I’ve always loved the snow. I enjoy walking through it and watching it fall. Every year, I feel an undeniable sense of excitement when the first flakes appear, and I always rush to capture the moment with photos and videos. My friends had warned me that February is the coldest month here, so I thought that I might leave in December without seeing any snow. I was happily mistaken! The snow fell beautifully this past Sunday and continued into Monday. 

    On Sunday, I threw a surprise birthday party for my close friend, Cordi, who is from Belize. After the party ended, watching her lie down happily on the snow-covered lawn filled me with such joy. Then, in the early morning hours, the snow fell heavily, so when I woke up on Monday, it truly felt as though the entire world had been painted white. While we get plenty of snow in Korea, the landscape often feels slightly restrictive due to the numerous high-rise buildings and apartment complexes. But here in Ohio, the scene was absolutely stunning—it felt like stepping directly into a fairytale, complete with expansive, soft white fields.

    On snowy Monday, after wrapping up classes, my friends and I spontaneously decided to try building a snowman after studying in the library. We rushed outside, full of excitement, only to find that the snow wasn't quite sticky enough to pack perfectly. We didn't manage to create the impressive snowman we’d hoped for, but the experience was still perfect. The simple act of laughing and throwing snowballs at each other in the cold was enough to make it a perfectly happy day. With my departure date approaching quickly, I sincerely hope that the snow returns once more before January arrives.