Spring may not be everyone's favorite season of the year, but it does have its perks. These are just some of the best things about spring that we can enjoy while it lasts.
1. Flowers
Yellow daffodils, pansies, lilacs, hell, even dandelions are a beautiful sight to see. The first one to poke out of the ground gives you hope. Maybe there is light at the end of the winter.
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2. Light Jackets and Sandals
Ugh, I can finally (crossing my fingers) put away the bulky snow boots and trade them in for sandals and sneakers. Good-bye down jacket that reaches below my knees, and hello jean jacket that covers my dress.
3. Bright Colors
No more greys, blacks, and browns plaguing the earth! Peach, turquoise, lavender, marine, coral, honeydew—it's like you suddenly found yourself in the middle of a Sherwin-Williams. Or in the middle of spring!
4. Budding Trees
Maybe not those kinds of trees you may be thinking of, but there always seems to be a moment of recognition where you observe your surroundings, and for the first time, see a rebirth within nature. "Oh my goodness! The trees have buds! They’re coming back to life!" It’s here, people—tell your friends! Tell yo' kids, tell yo' wife 'cause trees are budding everywhere around here!
5. More Outside Activities
Don’t get me wrong, winter brought great excuses to stay inside and watch Netflix all night, but sometimes you just need to get up, stretch your muscles, and go outside. Brushing the dust off the bicycle that’s been hanging in the corner of the garage, breaking in those walking shoes, slathering on the sunscreen, or saddling up the horses. We’re going outside.
6. Fruit
Warmer weather usually indicates it’s time for delicious food you’ve been deprived of all winter long. Watermelon, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries that grew in your backyard are all coming upon us. Brace yourselves for the deliciousness.
7. (Almost) Perfect Weather
Beautiful days somewhere around 70 or 75 degrees mean it’s warm enough to enjoy it and cool enough to not bubble in Satan’s heat waves of the summer. It rains a lot, sure, but at least it’s not snow!
8. Celebrating Earth Day
I always look forward to see what campus or local events I can participate in for this day. Like the annual EarthFest at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds!
9. Open Windows
Getting to leave your windows cracked because there’s a perfect breeze just tickling your fancy some days.
10. No Worries about Mosquitoes or Bugs
The mild weather usually never draws in mosquitoes or scary wasps. Unlike the summer, you won’t be spending your time outside running away from buzzing creatures and smacking yourself to get rid of blood-sucking demons.
11. The End of the Semester
Spring signals a closing to the school year, and there’s nothing better than counting down the days you have left until vacation. Unless you’re graduating, because then you’re probably panicking about life.
Either way, the summer is soon upon us. Stay positive, better days are ahead.
