Memory

Muzzle-
Noun
restrains from speech

Gawky-
Adjective
awkward, clumsy

vivacity
noun
lively, animated

austere
adjective
severe in manner or appearance

saucy-
adjective
cheeky, fresh

ruffled-
verb
to disturb, vex

globular-
adjective
round spherical

Quell
Verb
Subdue, calm

pungent
adjective
caustic, sharply expressive

balmy-
adjective
soft, soothing


The four hours seemed an eternity. At one point I was convinced we were only moving in a globular motion, like vultures circling their prey before they attack. As the plane landed I itched in anticipation. My apprehension made me babble, my dad joked about forgetting the muzzle. I could already feel the change. I gawkily rose from my seat; I struggled to stand up in the midst of all my extra baggage. You never can be too prepared for the unknown. The austere woman in the seat next to me seemed rather ruffled. I apologized as she replied with a saucy remark. I did not care; no one could quell my exhilaration. You could spot the vivacity in my eyes a mile away. It was time. I walked out of the airport immediately struck with the pungent cold. Where was it? That white, balmy blanket I had waited all this time to see. And then it came. It fell with such silence; stillness I had never experienced. First slow, then it picked up; soon the ground was covered with its layers. It stuck to my hair, and as I reached for it, I felt its light airy moisture. A memory to last forever.