If you're anything like me, you can't wait for spring to come.

Living in Michigan, we are currently in what I would like to call the "second winter," and I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of the time of year when I can get away with not having to wear a million layers, plus a hat, scarf and three pairs of mittens. Granted, I do live in a state shaped like a mitten, and I should be used to the cold by now, but I am always so excited for spring to roll around.

Spring is my favorite season because it is the season of beginnings. It is the season where it feels like anything can happen because we are all coming out of the winter blues and are starting to feel the warmth of the sunshine again. All the trees, flowers, and plants are starting to come back to life and the world is in full bloom. It is the best time of year to get outside and do something.

You can walk out the door without falling on your butt or wearing three extra layers of clothing. It is the season for dresses, shorts, and fun. It isn't too hot out yet, so it is a great time to walk to class and actually enjoy being on a college campus. It makes studying for finals just a little less painful because there are more places you can go.

Everyone just seems to be so much happier in the spring. The cold has melted away and turned into brighter and better days. The sun actually feels warm, and people become much friendlier in the spring, and maybe a lot of that has to do with how much nicer the weather is.

Spring is the time when my brother's favorite sports start, and a time when there is something for everyone to do. So, hopefully, Michigan will realize that by the end of April, spring has sprung and that it is time for us to get outside and enjoy the sunshine before it gets too hot.