If you live in Minnesota - you’re nuts.

It’s just that simple: we’re dumb.

Who in their right mind would choose to live in a frozen tundra for four months a year? We endure negative temps, wind chills that cause serious frostbite in a matter of minutes and inches of snow and ice.

It’s miserable. Soup, coffee, oatmeal and 3547654 layers of clothes can’t warm you up. Then my favorite phenomenon: the temperature rises to above 20 degrees and suddenly people don’t need coats anymore.

Um, hello! Water will freeze at 32 degrees, why do you think a coat is not necessary, but flip flops are ok?

Then something miraculous happens: spring. The snow melts. The birds chirp. Trees and grass turn a lovely shade of green. The land thaws and suddenly everything is right in the world.

Minnesota is one of the best places to live again. The lakes are warm, the sun is bright, and there’s miles upon miles of lush green trails to enjoy. Not to mention countless pools and endless amounts of patios to enjoy the warm weather.

Maybe the winter helps preserve our little oasis. Only those who can survive the winter get to enjoy the rest of the year. Our unique weather really allows us to enjoy all seasons, for better or for worse. Summer’s hot heavy sun wouldn’t be as welcomed if we didn’t know it was -25 felt like.

.. so, maybe we’re not so dumb after all.

Two more months until spring. *sigh*

Do you think it’s worth it? Are awesome summers our reward for making it through the winter?