From the Desk of Jonathan Sloan Advertising Sales Manager
It’s that time of year again: the nights are getting cooler, the days are getting shorter and the Starbucks line is out the door with everyone trying to get their pumpkin spice lattes. Living here in Western New York, we go through drastic season changes. One day you are driving with your air conditioner on while the next you have a coat and your heater on.
The consensus from reading Facebook statuses and Instagram posts is that everyone is excited for fall to get here. That means North Faces and Bean boots will be pulled out of the closets. I personally like fall for a couple reasons: first off, I’m sick of wearing of all my summer clothes — I am ready for the fall look. More importantly, my favorite is that fall means winter is right around the corner. It is very rare to hear someone agree with me that winter is a great season, which is frustrating and does not really make sense to me.
Winter to me is a time of change from the norm. It gives people opportunities they would not have any other time. I mean, who does not like to build a snowman, chuck snowballs at their friends, take a walk on a crisp winter night, or even scare your friend to death when you purposely do that intense burnout in your driveway?
The opportunity I like to take advantage of the most is hitting the slopes. Skiing is not only a great workout but the breathtaking scenic views that come with it are like no other. I would have to say that my main push for winter is that it allows change. I would go crazy if we had any one season all 365 days of the year. Winter can be a great time if you are willing to take it in stride and look for the opportunities all around you. To all you winter/cold haters out there, put on an extra layer and go out and embrace the opportunities that are right before you.