February 2007 Archives

Snow is falling like someone is shaking out the static from their etherial television. It doesnt snow so much in the Kansai area and the winter has been warmer than usual this year, so I've been a bit glum about not seeing any, not even during the New Year season in Seoul. Finally, it is snowing; not much really, but enough to make even the grubby grey school building seem vibrant in contrast to the speckled air. I've just come inside from marvelling at it. There was more snow last year, but my wonder hasn't subsided. The teachers and students laugh at the silly foreigner's fascination, but everyone has some hue of a smile on their face. Work has stopped for a moment and everyone is transfixed by the chaotic white tumble. I can't help but feel like a child with gibbering glee...
The type click paper shuffle printer whir telephone ring work mutterings start up again. Snow has stopped falling.