It's only 7:30 in the morning and I already have my house open. The day is dawning beautifully. It's already 45 degrees outside.
I actually want to work out in the yard. Me. Tammi. I'd like to do a bit of raking, and cleaning of what will eventually be the flower beds. Oh, don't worry. I'm pretty sure the mood will pass by the time I finish my coffee. ;-)
It's just funny. I've never really enjoyed Spring. Not the entire time I lived up here before. That was one thing I loved about Florida. Spring was the month of March, and it was warm, not humid, fresh. (well, fresh since I don't have allergies.) But I'm looking for the daffodils, tulips, lily of the valley. I want to see the flowers start to bloom. I'm ready.
In the fall I went on a "leaf tour". Over by the Mississippi River. It was beautiful. I'm thinking it might be nice to head over there again. With everything starting to turn that dark, lush shade of green (thank GOODNESS for the rain) I have to think it would be just gorgeous. And the fragrance! That musky spring smell. Ohhhh, yeah, I'm thinkin' that might just be a good plan.
I'm going to risk sounding a bit juvenile for a moment. I'm very proud of myself. I know we haven't had the harsh winter that is the norm up here - but for a southern girl, I've done pretty damn well at adapting to all this. I'm trying very hard to find something to enjoy about every season. Summer is easy for me. So is fall. Winter? I think as long as I avoid moving during the heart of it, I'll be ok. I've actually come to enjoy the snow. Spring. Spring will be my biggest challenge. But the way I'm feeling, I may just pull this off.
It's kind of funny how the human spirit has the ability to adapt. You just have to open yourself up for it. Look for something to enjoy, something to smile about. I honestly didn't think I had it in me. I've surprised myself. I'm actually enjoying the different seasons. But that doesn't mean you'll EVER catch me sledding - just so you know.....
Posted by Tammi at April 6, 2006 07:33 AMSpring is sneaky around here, ya know? My hostas are starting to peek through a little, also my snow-on-the-mountain. But driving on Rt. 64 everyday? One day the trees will be bare, the next day it'll be WHOA! Leaves! Just that fast.
Posted by: Raging Mom at April 6, 2006 01:12 PMI don't understand how Spring will be a challenge for you.
Spring Up North is the time of rebirth, everything comes alive and starts to bloom.
You feel it down to your bones, it revitilizes you. Makes you feel fresh, new, reborn from the winter blues.
I love Spring, it makes me feel good.
Posted by: Quality Weenie at April 7, 2006 09:16 AMYou picked a good winter for moving up here. This one had training wheels. I don't think we had ANY days with a high below 10 degrees.
Posted by: Harvey at April 8, 2006 05:04 AM