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The 10 Stages of Spring

From the flowers to the heat

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The 10 Stages of Spring
Leah Power

You all know it. The time of year where the grass starts to turn green, people count down the days until it's acceptable to wear seersucker again, and the weather becomes bearable. The following are the 10 stages of spring

1. For once, there isn't a chance of snow or ice this week.

Yes, this means the chances of class getting canceled slim down, but hey, at least you can put away the snow boots. However, you know how the saying goes "April showers bring may flowers." So you may be packing away your fuzzy socks, but it's time to grab those trusty rain-boots, and maybe a kayak.

2. The temperature gets above freezing for a consecutive amount of days.

Yes, there are still days where the temperature's in the forties, but the 20 and 30 degree weather slowly starts to fade away into 40s, 50s, and even highs of 60. Dare I say that spring might be coming soon?!?

3. Guys everywhere start to break out the chubbies and boat shoes. But they still keep their long sleeve shirts.

You all know it. As soon as the weather starts to warm up the ashy pale legs start to show up.

4. Students start lying out and soaking up the sun.

Despite the weather barely being above the 50s, campus starts to look less like a place of learning and more like a beach. All of a sudden students start lathering on the sunscreen and spreading their towels out like it's the fourth of July.

5. Girls start busting out the sundresses.

Whether it's lace, Lilly pastels, or floral dresses. You see them everywhere. They're normally accompanied by Jack Rogers and are a sure sign that the Carolina Cup's about to come around.

6. It finally gets warm enough to roll down the windows and actually enjoy the breeze.

You all know it. That moment where you realize you don't actually need to blast the heat as soon as we get in the car. In fact it might be better to roll the windows down and let the cool spring air blow in your face.

7. Everything comes alive.

The best part of spring. The azaleas, daffodils and dogwoods start blooming. The grass turns green; the birds start chirping. Life starts to look like a scene straight out of a Disney movie.

8. Don't forget though, with flowers comes pollen.

You know, the yellow powder sent from hell. The stuff that turns your car yellow. The stuff that makes your nose clog up, your eyes swell, and your head feel like there are a ton of bricks in it. Thank God for Benadryl, right?

9. But it's okay because at least winter's gone.

All of the Benadryl and Kleenexes are worth it because at least the freezing temperatures are gone and the sun's shining.

10. The temperature reaches 90 and the humidity makes you wish to have the days where you needed a sweater back.

At least until the temperatures reach the 90s and the awful humidity strikes back with a vengeance. After about a week of this you're praying for the cold weather to come back. and you dream of days filled with hot chocolate and cozy sweaters.

Overall, spring is a magical time full of flowers, sunny days, rainy days and allergies. But even though there are some downfalls to Spring, it's okay because we're not all freezing all the time.

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