There are some major differences between living in the south and living in the north. Since I have lived in both places (currently living in the north), I would like to highlight two of those differences: 2. Snow is awesome (south) vs. Snow is annoying (north)
Allow me to expound on the snow issue. Whenever snow is in the forecast for the south, everyone runs to the grocery store to stock up on all the milk and bread that will fit into the trunk of their car. All schools are closed indefinitely or at least until the very last snow patch has melted from the ground. Drivers are warned to stay off the road or prepare to meet thy God. Every snow day in the south is a holiday.
Let’s talk about the north for a second. Snow in the forecast means nothing. It must be blizzard-like conditions and -18 to cancel school. Drivers must go to work, regardless of whether or not death may be a factor.
One of the hidden dangers about living in a frigid area are the patches of ice which sort of look like water. Today I was walking out to my car following a very profitable day of work when I stepped in what I thought was a small puddle. Not true. It was an icy patch and I suddenly found myself losing control of my footing. I threw out both hands in order to catch my balance and hopefully regain my footing. Luckily, I recovered nicely thanks to my lightening-fast reflexes and surfing background. Okay…I have never surfed, but I somehow managed to avoid a nasty fall on the ice.
In a humorous sort of way I was immediately reminded of the verse in Psalm 94:18 which says, “If I say, ‘My foot slips,’ Your mercy, O Lord, will hold me up.” I’m not sure if God was trying to teach me a spiritual lesson through a real life experience but, if so, He had me scared for a split second.
Any other differences you know between the north and the south? Be nice, though.
