There’s something about Spring that makes you feel so happy. After living in the dormant cold of Winter for so long, it’s always nice to have those first few days of warm weather and to watch everything come to life, experiencing the wonderful change that is Spring. This time of year is when everything starts to change. The weather is pretty bipolar now so it can go from being extremely cold one day, to being sunny and warm the next. I’d say we’ve had some pretty consistent beautiful days though, so it’s safe to say that the Spring season is upon us, and it feels wonderful. Your energy and your mood begin to change along with the weather and the environment. It’s a sudden shift, like a giant tsunami coming across the ocean!

One thing that makes me feel so good about Spring is the anticipation of it. I’m always in high spirits around this time of year because after having cold weather for so long, I look forward to finally having warm weather. I’m constantly checking the weather forecast, hoping that these beautiful days we’ve been having, last. I love the feeling of walking outside and seeing everything start to turn green. Spots that were once covered with snow are replaced with little green sprouts where flowers are starting to pop through. I can finally bring out my summer wardrobe, and I don’t have to put on layers of clothes before I walk outside because the warmth of the sun is just enough.

One thing I notice about myself when Spring rolls around is a shift in my mood. Instead of feeling like I just want to stay inside, out of the cold and in the warmth of my bed, I want to do everything and go everywhere. It’s finally warm enough for me to take refreshing nature walks and hikes, and I finally have the motivation to do so. During the Winter, I feel lazy because of the weather and the atmosphere, and I’m not in the mood to do much of anything. However, when Spring is finally here, I feel a burst of energy and I realize all the things I can do now that I couldn’t do when it was cold out. Not only do I feel more energetic, but I also feel more relaxed. It’s April so I know the end of the second semester is right around the corner, which means school is so close to being done. It’s at this time of year when I feel a sort of weight being lifted off my shoulders, knowing that I’m almost done with school and that those moments when I can relax on the beach, soaking up the summer sun, are soon to follow.