Snow Encounters

Actually, I've seen snow before. Granted it was just very little drizzle-like snow in the early hours of the morning -- which, btw, I continually associate with my spectacular record of slipping down the ski slope (story below).
 

Anyway, this time I really appreciate the snow falling down from the night sky. Maybe it's because they were more visible now and quite stronger than before. Or maybe it was because I was in the perfect mood to appreciate it, what with all the walking-alone-on-a-deserted-campus-at-night vibe.

I was surrounded by white snowflakes falling down against the backdrop of the night sky. It was beautiful. I slowed down my pace and turned my face upwards, savoring the moment I was staring at the snowflakes.

Time seemed to have slowed down. And all I can say was, "God, thank You".

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All I can say is, I've never been so (literally) helpless in my life.

I did not expect that I'd relive my childhood years of not knowing how to even stand up right there in the middle of a ski slope in Kobe, Japan. Wow. It was so embarrassing. But I set aside that feeling cos all I wanted right that moment was to reach the bottom. Preferably in one piece.

All along, I was mentally kicking myself. What was I thinking, that (of all sports) I'd suddenly be good at skiing? Come on, it's a snow sport and a.) I've never seen snow before; b.) I was not a sport person at all. Enough said.

I probably owe my life to my friends who took turns giving me instructions that my brain/body just dutifully ignored. (This is why I don't know how to ride a bike, okay.)

But that's not to say that I regret going to that trip -- I actually had a lot of fun (never mind the falling down the ski part). I was able to ride a cable lift. I experienced a shower of (fake) snow. I stayed in a (not) capsule hostel. Been to China town. Saw a beautiful waterfall. Went to a pretty high tower and saw a sky-view of Kobe at night.

Honestly, face to face with that falls, I was just amazed at God's creation. And the fact that He gave me a chance to see it.

All in all, it was a good couple of days of traveling with friends. It's nice to have a rather embarrassing memorable first winter ever. Even though I'm pretty sure there were some people who were annoyed at that girl who can't ski to save her life.