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In a snow globe

Like an answered prayer, the snow finally arrived in London last night. I was so excited and kept peering out of the window.. finally this morning at 6.30am, I woke up and saw that it has started :) And M woke up at the same time exclaiming out loud "It's snowing!!"

On my way to work, the snow was more sleet-ish (semi-snow form.. so half ice half snow) and very heavy. With the winds blowing towards me, my whole jacket almost turned all white and I felt like I was walking in a snow globe. A very well shaken snow globe. Not complaining since I was wishing so much for the snow to come!

Our backyard at evening time

And guess what, now it's 11pm and it hasn't stopped snowing ever since! I just spent a good half hour just sitting in the dark bedroom looking out of the window, mesmerised by the falling snow. Big pieces, small flurry pieces falling falling... floating floating... oh how beautiful. From my second storey bedroom, I can see how much snow is accumulating in all our backyards. I can see the snow covered tree in our neighbour's backyard. And in the distance, I can see Millwall Park which is totally white now. I see someone bringing two dogs out to play in the park and the dogs are chasing each other playfully in the snow. Seriously I can sit here for a long time.

This was taken with flash so u can see the falling snow

For sure, tomorrow morning I will be greeted by a white serene blanket. Oh I can't wait to take snow photos.

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