As I’ve mentioned in other blogs, I am not a big fan of winter — let alone snow. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned over the past year, it’s to roll with the punches.

We’ve had some annoyingly beautiful snowfalls over the past week, so we decided to make it fun while we had free time. To our luck, a simple walk around our apartment complex last Tuesday night was intricate enough and cold enough to make us want to stay inside — ha! Our roads were covered and everything looked like an icy winter wonderland; we even stopped at our neighboring school’s playground and played on the swings, which was fun and scary at the same time.

We went to our local fire department after work last Thursday and took advantage of the amazing sledding hill. It was my first time sledding, so I’ll have to do it a few more times — better prepared — so I can fairly report on how much I enjoy it. But I’d say it was great to find something to enjoy in the snow other than snowball fights and scenic car rides.

I ventured to New York City Friday morning and was able to make it home by Sunday afternoon after the snow had stopped. For once, the view on the New Jersey Turnpike was gorgeous. The sun finally broke through the snow clouds and lit the sky like a Renaissance painting while also thankfully clearing the road for us. There’s more snow predicted this week, which I’m hoping doesn’t ruin our plans to spend a few days in Geneva, New York, enjoying some more fun winter activities.

What winter activities are your favorites?

— Yasser Ogando, production & advertising coordinator