Dull Winter

J who is now in Brest, France, complained of the cold, wet, dull and gloomy winter. He laments how Isa be able to cope with such weather conditions in Japan.

While it is a striking difference in the weather between temperate countries and Singapore, winter is never my favourite reason.

During my days in UK, the winter days were terrible - so cold and no matter how many layers I put on, I could not sleep well. The radiator was switched off around mid-night and the night was such miserable. Then I learnt not to open the windows but the air in the room became stale and stuffy.

It was so difficult to wait till spring to arrive. When I saw green shoots appearing at the bare trees, I was so thrilled. I knew spring was near! That kind of joy which words could not explain would always stay in my heart.

Yes, my favourite season is spring.