in a year things change yet stay the same

Once upon a time, almost a year ago, a girl moved to Korea to teach. She escaped one of the harshest winters of her life, yet somehow managed to bring the snow with her only a week into her stay.
Now the girl's mother has come to visit from the same place, only to bring the snow again. The only thing that seems different is that some of the buildings have been torn down.

Best part though, is that I didn't have work then and I didn't work today. Best Valentine ever, thank you!