It was a blizzard outside. When I peeked out the window, it took a couple of moments for my eyes to adjust to the blinding reflection of the snow.

After noticing some of us staring out at the storm, the teacher walked to the windows. I heard sighs from other students as she pulled the blinds shut. Then, she went back to her desk and continued to read verbatim from her book.

Class was over in only five minutes, so I started gathering my things to leave. I stacked my books in a neat pile, then threw my purse over my shoulder. If I hurried, I could get to the band room before there was a stampede.

Of course, of all days! Snowing this hard on a Friday, still during October! I couldn’t imagine marching in all of the snow. Our uniforms were thick, but not that warm.

I heard the bell ring, and saw some kids in the classroom jump up and look around, unfocused. They’d probably been sleeping, though I wasn’t too surprised. I’d taken naps many times in this class. Geometry can get pretty boring.