Spring in Virginia is about as predictable as SIS working properly or a dystopian novel love triangle, which is to say not at all. As I write this, the forecast calls for snow, yet it was over 80 degrees last week. So either climate change is real or Virginia is more temperamental than a girl three cocktails in on rose ceremony night of "The Bachelor" (or both). These irregular weather patterns provide a variety of challenges, which I’m going to describe using only Disney references, because why not.
1. It rains all the time, but never when you think it will
The forecast says rain all day, so you lace up your bean boots, grab your umbrella, and head out, only to find sunshine for hours. Once you put on your cute dress and are ready to soak in a sunny day, however, it starts raining as soon as you're too far from home to turn back for an umbrella.
2. The weather changes so much that layers have become essential
Unfortunately for Lizzie McGuire, pleather jean jackets are no longer in style, so finding fashionable layers can be a struggle. I recommend wearing pink scrunchies with your hoodie like Lizzie's best friend Miranda to elevate your look. Bonus points if you also listen to Aaron Carter on your portable CD player.
3. When the low is 40 but the high is 70...
8:00 a.m.: walk to Starbucks...
12:00 p.m:
Is that the sun? No, it can't be.
3:15 p.m.: walk to class...
4. Allergies
There's nothing quite like pollen everywhere to induce sneezing as soon as you walk past the cute guy in your discussion. If only we could all look as adorable as Dumbo when snot shoots from our noses...
5. Humidity
Before you leave:
10 minutes later:
Even when it's not raining, the sky is essentially a cloud of water existing with the sole purpose of ruining hair.
6. The sun looks warm, but you step outside and it's actually only 40 degrees...
This .gif is especially accurate if you're shivering in a crop top like Jasmine.
7. In-between temperatures
It's not cold. It's not hot. The weather is basically having an existential crisis and you don't know how to handle it.
8. Perfect weather
Some days, though, spring weather cannot be beat, so seize the day and frolic around like a Disney princess (or Zac Efron)!
I think I'll frolic like a Disney princesswith Zac Efron...
