today it snowed on campus (since i go to a school by the shore, it was only an accumulation of an inch) and i had to walk across campus. as i was walking, i was listening to the song woods by bon iver

every time i listen to that song, it makes me feel down, but this time it was a life changing occurrence. it was so peaceful, even though the weather was so chaotic. kids were rushing to class, but i didn't have a care in the world. all that mattered was the snow, the soft melodic voice of Justin Vernon and the steady rhythm of my feet crunching the snow beneath my feet.

the lyrics echoed in my ears over and over

"I'm up in the woods
I'm down on my mind
I'm building a still
To slow down the time"