I hate winter. Fucking hate it. I hate people who say winter is their "favorite season". I HATE YOU. GO AWAY - NEVER COME BACK! They're just giant liars. They are deriving pleasure from being contrary, that's all it is. No-one likes winter. I try and go to my happy place when people start their, "Oh isn't it great to feel the changing seasons! I love the "crisp" feeling of a winter's day. I'm going to take my girl/boyfriend to the park to sled and drink hot chocolate" spiels. Screw. You. No-one can possibly enjoy feeling their skin peeling off from their lips and faces for at least 4 months of the year. No-one thinks that having to wear protective long johns and the sartorial equivalent of a sleeping bag every day is awesome. No-one likes the feeling of stepping off the curb and realizing that what you thought was the road is actually an ankle deep ice puddle (also known as urban quicksand). Nature knows what's up; ev...