I, myself, have been very excited when it has snowed up here at Purdue. I was eager to see the campus bathed in white and to make snow angels and have snowball fights. But from my parents and other adults I know I notice far less enthusiasm. They are concerned about the snow, and don't want much if any. Now, this made me sad, but I had to realize that their situation is totally different from my own. They have cars and jobs that are far away from home which they have to drive their cars to. They dred the slippery slush that clogs the roads and causes accidents. So I am thankful that I live on a relatively small campus, where I can walk basically everywhere, or ride the bus, and not worry about the road conditions or traffic. Sure, having a car might be nice on a weekend when I'm bored and I want to get away or go home, but over all, I'm content without. I don't have to pay for gas, I don't have to worry about parking or the car getting hurt, I don't have to clean snow or dirt off of it, I don't have to worry about it not working or pay maintenance bills. Plus I love walking; I have two good legs that get me where I need to go, and it burns calories too. I always feel better after a good walk. Like most of us, I try to exercise, but it doesn't always work out. By having to walk everywhere, I know I will get some exercise every day. I also get to watch people. Not in a creepy way, it is just interesting to see how many people are braving the cold, how many are totally bundled up, who's walking alone, who's in a group, the slow walkers, the fast walkers, and even the bikers. I can't count on my fingers and toes put together how many people are either listening to music or talking on the phone while walking. Yes, I do it too, but I try to do it as least often as possible. Walking gives me time to think; about my last class, about the class coming up, about the work I have yet to do, or my plans that evening. I guess I really like my form of transportation. Someday I will be happy and ready to have a car on campus, but right now my own leg and will-power will suffice.