OK, so let me start this with a disclaimer: I am obsessed with snow. I was born and raised in Michigan and don't plan on leaving anytime soon so I have learned to embrace the brutal winters. I love each and every season for different reasons, and man is there something magical about winter. Like when I say that I love snow, I mean that a small part of me actually gets offended when someone says they hate it.

So, to you naysayers out there, here are five reasons why you should reconsider your feelings toward snow:

1. It is literally MAGICAL FLUFFY WHITE STUFF FALLING FROM THE SKY...

Seriously, though. It floats down and blankets your surroundings in brightness. What else does it have to do to impress you??

2. It GLITTERS

OK, just in case number one wasn't convincing enough for you, on top of that, it sparkles. Who doesn't love glitter and sparkly stuff?

3. Endless possibilities and fun times

Snowboarding, skiing, sledding, snowball fights, snow angels, snowmobiling, ice skating, winter wonderland strolls... need I go on?

4. The cold is exhilarating

I get it. The cold isn't for everyone (my mom is a prime example...) however, there's truly something exciting when you breathe in cold air and snowflakes land on your cheeks. Snowboarding gives me a rush I can't even explain, and when I even just go outside while it's snowing my eyes widen and I get goosebumps definitely in a good way. Just me? Oh...

5. Every snowflake is different. Every. Single. One.

Now I know this is super cliche, but come on... I mean how cool is this?? Looking outside and seeing the bazillion flakes that are falling it's gotta be intriguing to you that they are all unique.

6. The indoor aspect

After being out in the cold (or not going out at all), you can snuggle up by a fire, get under a ton of blankets, layer yourself in your favorite sweaters, cuddle, drink coffee/hot chocolate/tea/etc., read a good book, binge some shows (more my style), spend some quality time with friends and family, all while that magical white stuff is creating the perfect ambiance (see # 1 again).

Yes, I know that the roads may suck and that getting snowed in is a valid concern. BUT I don't think those are reasons to completely write off the snow. I don't expect you to become a bunch of snow bunnies, but I hope I've at least convinced you to give it a chance.