Though some may argue they prefer fall or summer (I canāt imagine favoring winter), spring has got to be my favorite season. Itās a time of warmth, optimism, and good things to come. These are the 15 simple pleasures of spring that prove itās the very best season.
1. Itās that perfect temperature where you arenāt hot, but you arenāt cold.
First of all, Iām a freeze baby. I simply donāt do cold. Even the thought of it starting to get warmer out makes me a happy girl. But the thought of exploring in my closet past the stack of cozy sweatshirts and just not needing a heavy jacket – Iām ecstatic.
2. āmocking.
There is nothing better than chilling in my ENO hammock with some good music and good company.
3. The sun comes back!
It feels so good to feel the warmth of the sun hit your skin. Sun in the sky = happiness.
4. Itās colorful again!
Flowers bloom, the grass is green, and the leaves grow back!
5. Running outside.
If you say you prefer treadmills, youāre lying to yourself and everyone else.
6. Animals come back.
Waking up in the morning to the sound of birds chirping is such a mood booster.
7. Fresh air.
This is quite a concept. After being cooped up in my 8×10 dorm room for the past six months, I hardly remember what fresh air is.
8. Driving with the windows down.
Blasting music while the wind runs through your hair: what a feeling.
9. Not getting into a frozen car.
If I never had to scrape the ice off my windshield and then shiver for 20 minutes until my car generates the smallest amount of heat, I would be very okay with that.
10. The days get longer; the sun sets later.
11. Taking my dog for a walk.
My parents might find this one surprising (as I do not typically handle that responsibility). Itās not that Iām lazy or donāt like to, it’s just that, like I said before, I donāt do cold. Taking a walk around the neighborhood instead of letting him out the front door for a few minutes is preferred (by my dog especially).
12. Spring means the school year (a.k.a. studying) is coming to an end.
This was more the case in high school. Of course now that Iām in college, I get sad that Iām closer and closer to leaving my new home and friends for a few months. Although, I canāt say Iāll miss the library.
13. The lakes arenāt frozen anymore.
I love being able to just watch the water flow. Itās so pretty and calming. Definitely one of those things you have to stop to appreciate.
14. I get to wear shoes that arenāt clunky winter boots.
Iām a big shoe girl. Huge. The days I get to break out my kicks – those are the good days.
15. Itās rollerblading season, baby!
Enough said.
So maybe spring isnāt your favorite season, but if you think about these things, itās at least got to be one you look forward to. Happy spring!