Springtime!!

It amazes me what happens to people when spring comes. We are all so much happier, more forgiving of other's actions, and just generally happier. (An ironic aside, why is it that people talk about being sad when it rains, but SO many of us are SO much happier in the spring when it rains all the time? Just an interesting thought...)

Anyway, I am slightly exhausted after a late dinner with a great friend and a 3:30 am wake up call, so to keep my mind moving, and to avoid falling asleep at work (NOT GOOD!) I have been thinking a lot today about spring, and the past few ones of my life:

Last spring: slight identity crisis, a FABULOUS city apartment, a little romance :), and most of all, graduation from college.

Spring 2006: Migraines, tonsillitis, SPAIN!!!, the loss of a surprising and wonderful friend, applications to a new school, and a finished Thesis! Also, though it was the summer as well, I found out how strong two beautiful women in my life could be as they held me up through one of the most tumultuous times of my life, and I found out how much strength it really takes to decide to let life have its way with you.

Spring 2005: The end of a rocky and difficult friendship (and living situation) and the beginning of the BEST living situation possible, my first ever real, somewhat major health scare, my first adult job, my last summer at the lake, and the crossing of "the line".

Spring is a time of rebirth and all that, but its also a time that fortifies you after the long and dreary winter, be it the actual, physical winter, or a winter-like period in your life. Its when we all take a step back from the serious parts of our lives, and just ENJOY them. We talk long walks just to walk, we are romantic with people who may be TOTALLY wrong for us, we stay up late, just because we so enjoy the springtime sounds through our finally open windows. With all of this, how can anyone hate winter, knowing what comes after it?