Spring has Sprung..
Finally. Spring. It’s here.
This past Sunday winter lagged on, dragging its slushy heels, making me cringe as the white stuff fell. I went out to my car after work, scraping off the snow with my ID badge, having thrown the ice scraper into the recesses of the garage to wait out the summer season. I saw the weather forecast, but did I think to put snowbrush/scraper back into the trunk? Of course not. I’m not ready for winter; I’m waiting for spring! And today, just a few days later, it’s pushing 65 degrees without a snow bank in sight. What is up with that?
But it’s exhilarating and causes me to pull myself out the winter-induced lethargy I resign myself to that steals my energy and inspiration every year. I tell people I hibernate in the winter, and to a certain degree it’s true. My daughter will want to go outside, and I say, “Honey, you know mommy doesn’t go out in the winter. You’ll have to wait until you visit grandma on Friday.” Other moms look at me with pitiful eyes when I tell them this bit of honest revelation, and I know they are thinking “that poor, deprived child”, but I can’t help myself.
As soon as we start breaking 55, I am on the highway to freedom, accelerating into a new dimension of euphoria! We are out and about as much as possible, and then my daughter is begging me to go home. I love the spring! It gives me time to wake up, and drink in the world, absorbing it’s energy and inspiration. I always feel ridiculously motivated at this time of year, like I could tackle anything I put my mind to and end up being fabulously successful. Perhaps that’s what they mean by “spring fever”. 
Well, if so, I’ve got it, and glad of it, too. My senses have become awaked to new possibilities and revelations on a personal and artistic level. I hope that if spring was late in coming to you that you are basking in the joy of a warm sun and feeling as if life was brand new and full of possibilities. Ride the waves of inspiration and enjoy yourself on the trip!
Tell me – are you inspired into creativity in the spring?
April 20th, 2007 at 6:50 am
I am REALLY glad the weather has taken a turn for the better. That euphoric feeling you are describing hits me in September. After long hot muggy months, the rush of fresh air makes me feel energetic & inspired. Being cooped up during the winter, I am desperate for for something artistic and so have had quite a few really creative works born out of that desperation.
Enjoy your spring fever Jen! It’s going to be a beautiful weekend.
April 20th, 2007 at 10:02 am
glad to see you blogging again … are you going to share any details about your tea project soon or just wait and SPRING it upon us at month end?
April 24th, 2007 at 9:03 pm
Oh it is glorious to be out, and feel the sun, and breath the air… it’s just amazing. I could never come close to putting how I feel into words. But I know what you mean, Judy, because in the fall I get the same way. I just love the brisk air and crinkly leaves, even though I know it means the deadness of winter is lurking nearby. It’s spring and fall that just make it all seem worthwhile!