A white fairy-tale

The sky has bequeathed a bounty of snow. The earth of yesterday is enveloped as white as a new page. My inner child awakens and takes delight in making tracks in the new pristine world. I blink as the frost kisses my face while my thoughts remain cosy within a woollen hat cheering this winter tranquillity. As I continue my walk, I enjoy the sound of my boots crunching through the snow. The world around me is in a white silence. The naked trees that brood in this harsh weather are now wrapped in a white blanket. Everything glistens as if a fairy has sprinkled her dust over the place. High above me, there is a hint of blue sky and the wintry sun’s direct glare is trying to melt the luscious snow.

Weather reveals character and has a psychological effect on our feelings. I like to share the inspiration I studied from Jane Austen’s Emma. The snow during Christmas Eve gives us better insight on all the characters present. Mr. Weston becomes hospitable, Mr. John is grumpy, Mr. Woodhouse is nervous, Mr. Knightley reveals his calm good sense, Emma shows readiness to resolve the situation and Mr. Elton is selfish. The dreariest part of the plot happens during winter. It is fascinating to see the coping strategies of Jane’s characters during winter. Emma’s coping strategy was amusing herself by planning a ball. That makes me think of all the exuberating things I’ll do and the people I’ll meet later this year. Planning fun things in the imagination cheers me up. Another coping strategy is walking. This shows the strength of character and determination to get through challenges. Again in Jane’s Emma, Mr. Knightley sits by the twilight fire alone, reading. That’s certainly my forte.

With these thoughts etched in my mind, I continue my walk. Signs of a beautiful spring flash my mind filling me with hope. The grandeur of nature’s white fairy-tale has been awe inspiring. Now its time to hunker inside and drink some warm tea. Or is it?