Happiness is...
Driving with the windows down. Perhaps it's necessary when the A/C is broken, but it's also entirely liberating! I love the feeling that spring is here and I can at last feel the wind in my hair. This afternoon I was able to enjoy every ray of sunshine and the breeze of the highway. Volume up, window down, arm out, smile on. What a way to commute. I even got to take a nice long walk in the sunshine. A perfect time for my gym membership to expire, when the weather is at its peak (let's hope it doesn't get blistering hot to off set the horrible cold winter, ugh Minnesota). Off to dinner, hamburgers, on the grill! Yay spring time <3 <3 <3
Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts
Monday, May 16, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Birds chirp
Happiness is...
The first morning you wake up to birds chirping, and realize that spring is actually here. The sound of birds in the early morning... just try to beat that wonderful little thing of life.
The first morning you wake up to birds chirping, and realize that spring is actually here. The sound of birds in the early morning... just try to beat that wonderful little thing of life.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Spring Cleaning.
Happiness is...
Spring cleaning time.
Am I actually a person who enjoys cleaning? I think I'd rather chew on my tax forms. However, when I am sitting in the center of a tidy room, staring at several bags of clutter I plan to donate... that is a glorious moment.
I grew up as a pack rat. I may not use that telescope now, but you never know when the apocalypse will hit and that will be our saving grace. I haven't worn that shirt in 3 years but what if I want to wear it next month some time? These are negative thought patterns that I had to overcome. Strive to toss. And now, I take spring cleaning seriously. It's the time to ask myself how important my personal sanity is versus how important that old purse is. Guess which one I pick?
Sometimes it's the old purse. But more often than not, I am happy with the result of de-cluttering. Happy Cleaning, folks!
Spring cleaning time.
Am I actually a person who enjoys cleaning? I think I'd rather chew on my tax forms. However, when I am sitting in the center of a tidy room, staring at several bags of clutter I plan to donate... that is a glorious moment.
I grew up as a pack rat. I may not use that telescope now, but you never know when the apocalypse will hit and that will be our saving grace. I haven't worn that shirt in 3 years but what if I want to wear it next month some time? These are negative thought patterns that I had to overcome. Strive to toss. And now, I take spring cleaning seriously. It's the time to ask myself how important my personal sanity is versus how important that old purse is. Guess which one I pick?
Sometimes it's the old purse. But more often than not, I am happy with the result of de-cluttering. Happy Cleaning, folks!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Fruit
Happiness is...
Nectarine season.
Heck, happiness is season of all fruit. I can resume living like a rabbit, thank god for produce.
Today there is a ripe nectarine waiting for me on the counter. I fully know and realize that the first bite tomorrow afternoon will be bliss. Not just because it tastes good, but because it means something to me.
It means that the warmth is on its way and it won't be long until I can sit on my porch and bite into one! It means that the snow is on its way out... one can hope, at least.
Nectarine season.
Heck, happiness is season of all fruit. I can resume living like a rabbit, thank god for produce.
Today there is a ripe nectarine waiting for me on the counter. I fully know and realize that the first bite tomorrow afternoon will be bliss. Not just because it tastes good, but because it means something to me.
It means that the warmth is on its way and it won't be long until I can sit on my porch and bite into one! It means that the snow is on its way out... one can hope, at least.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Beaming sunlight!
Happiness is...
Wearing sunglasses in March. Yes, it's unfortunate to be back in cold Minnesota, white and dreary, but when I walked out today there was still a bright sun hanging high in the sky. That is one constant... and it means one important thing. The snow reflects sunlight like a clear pond reflects the trees. The day seems even brighter, the drive nicer. And I am forced to put on my sunglasses. That's a good sign, right?
It's got to be close. I can almost smell it... springtime.
Wearing sunglasses in March. Yes, it's unfortunate to be back in cold Minnesota, white and dreary, but when I walked out today there was still a bright sun hanging high in the sky. That is one constant... and it means one important thing. The snow reflects sunlight like a clear pond reflects the trees. The day seems even brighter, the drive nicer. And I am forced to put on my sunglasses. That's a good sign, right?
It's got to be close. I can almost smell it... springtime.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Jack Frost, my man
Happiness is...
The perfect frost.
One of the most commonly dreaded things in the wee hours of the winter mornings is waking up and pulling the covers down from your ears. Roll your heavy legs off the side of the bed and lift off! You can be as bleary eyed as you like for now, because soon you will step out to the perfect frost.
That's right. It's the kind of frost that leaves a few lingering clouds at ground level, so you can't quite see the other side of the world yet.
It's the kind of frost that has left your car iced over, in a delightful manner. You can take out your windshield scraper and watch it flake away in even strips, as if you were peeling a fresh, juicy apple.
It's the kind of frost that leaves beautiful little crystals on the trees. No, not enough to make you shiver, but enough to leave you in awe of the magic around you when you look around the neighborhood. The frost on the branches lights up your morning, if nothing else.
Yes, it's a wonderful kind of frost. And it's one more beautiful sign of spring. That's right, in case you haven't heard enough, I'll tell you one more time how excited I am that spring is arriving.
Goodbye ice, hello frost.
The perfect frost.
One of the most commonly dreaded things in the wee hours of the winter mornings is waking up and pulling the covers down from your ears. Roll your heavy legs off the side of the bed and lift off! You can be as bleary eyed as you like for now, because soon you will step out to the perfect frost.
That's right. It's the kind of frost that leaves a few lingering clouds at ground level, so you can't quite see the other side of the world yet.
It's the kind of frost that has left your car iced over, in a delightful manner. You can take out your windshield scraper and watch it flake away in even strips, as if you were peeling a fresh, juicy apple.
It's the kind of frost that leaves beautiful little crystals on the trees. No, not enough to make you shiver, but enough to leave you in awe of the magic around you when you look around the neighborhood. The frost on the branches lights up your morning, if nothing else.
Yes, it's a wonderful kind of frost. And it's one more beautiful sign of spring. That's right, in case you haven't heard enough, I'll tell you one more time how excited I am that spring is arriving.
Goodbye ice, hello frost.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Again!
Happiness is...
Springing forward. Well, in all reality, daylight savings time is not exactly what makes me happy. It doesn't bring joy to my life to suddenly lose an hour of sleep. Really, happiness is sunrises, again.
Spring is coming. That's so swell, I can't wait for the snow to melt and the warmth to come. It also means the day gets longer: the sun rises earlier and sets later. But just when I thought I was gonna miss the sunrise the rest of the season, daylight savings time was upon us. Now, the sun is magically rising an hour later all over again and I can experience those ambient colors on my way into work.
The commute seems shorter, the morning brighter. Welcome back, sunrise I missed you.
Springing forward. Well, in all reality, daylight savings time is not exactly what makes me happy. It doesn't bring joy to my life to suddenly lose an hour of sleep. Really, happiness is sunrises, again.
Spring is coming. That's so swell, I can't wait for the snow to melt and the warmth to come. It also means the day gets longer: the sun rises earlier and sets later. But just when I thought I was gonna miss the sunrise the rest of the season, daylight savings time was upon us. Now, the sun is magically rising an hour later all over again and I can experience those ambient colors on my way into work.
The commute seems shorter, the morning brighter. Welcome back, sunrise I missed you.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Warmth
Happiness is...
Skipping the extra layer.
Welcome Spring!
p.s. I got an interview for a graduate program today :) oh happy day.
Skipping the extra layer.
Welcome Spring!
p.s. I got an interview for a graduate program today :) oh happy day.
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