This past week, the weather was ridiculously nice; being 75 degrees and sunny in the beginning of March was magical, with practically all of Bucknell's campus enjoying the weather by relaxing on the quad, having class outside or going on runs around Lewisburg. The quad looked liked the Jersey Shore on a hot summer day -- people were lounging in beach chairs, lying on towels and playing Frisbee wherever you looked. Students were sitting in groups after successfully convincing their professors to let them have class outside, reading textbooks or listening to lectures while breathing in the warm spring air. I, of course, was one of the hundreds of Bucknellians enjoying the beautiful weather, so I present to you the 12 stages of the first nice day of the year, as told by everyone's favorite snowman, Olaf.
1. Freaking out a few days before because you check the weather and see that it's going to be nice out.
And proceeding to look for every little sign of spring to make you believe it's real.
2. Waking up earlier than usual because you're so excited to frolic in the sun.
You can already feel the sun shining on you through the window.
3. Going to class, but not really paying attention because you're so excited to go outside.
I'm sorry, it's just too beautiful outside to be cooped up in a windowless classroom.
4. Finally going to sit on the quad, but realizing that it's kind of uncomfortable to sit on a towel for an hour.
But there's no way you're going to complain because just look at the sky.
5. Taking dozens of photos for your Snapchat for your story.
With the temperature filter, of course.
6. Basking in the glory of the sun.
While pretending that it's summer and you're home on the beach.
7. Successfully convincing your professor to let you go outside for class.
Cue the happy frolicking.
8. Thinking about how hot it is, but you can't complain because you've been looking forward to it all week.
So you try to picture some cool breezes coming your way.
9. Getting ice cream from the cafeteria because it's unlimited and free, so why not?
Not that I don't get ice cream when the weather isn't warm.
10. Realizing you're sunburned pretty badly.
Oops.
11. Repeat...
12. ...until life goes back to reality and it's back to winter weather for a few more weeks.
But don't worry, it'll be spring before we know it!