I was not prepared for the serious cold.
A little over three years ago, I accepted a promotion within my supplier that required me to relocate to Sioux Falls… I moved from the southeast to South Dakota during the summer! The weather was charming plus the landscape stunning. It was a relief to get away from the excessive humidity plus cherish such cooler conditions. The temperature was consistently in the mid-seventies plus low-eighties. I spent the season biking the Sioux Falls Greenway trail that hugs the riverbank of Big Sioux River for thirty miles, then on especially sunny afternoons, I enjoyed kayaking plus paddleboarding on the gently flowing river; When I felt like being lazy, I’d take a book plus some supper to Falls Park, where the waters of the river bumble over quartzite cliffs in gorgeous waterfalls. I was blissful by Sculpture Walk plus wandering the downtown section where the work of local plus international artists are featured in an open-air-style gallery. I attended outdoor concerts plus the Sioux Falls Jazz plus Blues Festival. When the fall weather settled in, there was an abundance of amazing fresh produce. The Sioux Falls restaurants locally-source ingredients for freshness plus sustainable food practices. I was amazed with the changing colors of the leaves. I felt confident in my decision to accept the job. With my raise in pay, I could afford nicer housing as well. I didn’t start to second-guess my choice until winter. I had never seen snow before. I was not prepared for the serious cold. By Halloween, the temperature had dropped into the twenties. By Christmas, conditions were in the disadvantages. There was still snow on the ground at Easter.