Of all seasons in the year, spring is the best. Objectively. The winter snow starts melting. The weather gets warmer. You start feeling the senioritis (even when you’re not a senior). And best of all, you have a perfect excuse to go shopping. However, for those non-believers, here is a list of 12 reasons why spring is the best season:
1. Time to break out the shorts, skirts, and T-shirts.
Time to pack away your jeans, boots, and heavy coats. Spring means you get to go shopping for new hip outfits. As if you need an excuse to go shopping. Make sure you donate any of the clothes you don't need any more. Be a good person.
2. Flowers start to bloom.
Nature is beautiful, and spring time means nature is in full bloom (bah-dum-tss). Honestly, spring time is the best time of year to just slow down and smell the roses (in a quite literal way).
3. Tax returns!
I know everyone complains about having to pay taxes, and to file taxes, and just how much of a pain they find taxes to be. But really, after you file your taxes, there is a slim chance you will be getting a tax refund. Then you may proceed to list item number one.
5. Days are longer.
During the spring, the sun stays out longer, meaning it's easier to get up in the mornings and it's easier being productive throughout the day. The sun doesn't set until later, so why not get out and play a game of Frisbee or toss a football around before sunset. The world is yours to conquer.
6. The weather is finally warm enough to do homework outside.
Since we're not all lucky enough to get to frolic in the meadows all day long, we still can be productive outside. Whether that's doing homework or reading a book, being outside is still the best. There's natural sunlight, a light breeze, and fresh air. Mucho gusto.
7. Time to get your tan on, without the sunburns. Win-win for everyone.
Some might argue that summer is the best season. However, sunburns are definitely a con for summer. On the other hand, spring weather is just perfect to sunbathe without getting a painful burn. Getting some sunny D without the burn. Sign me up!
4. You can save money on heating/air conditioning.
Spring weather is the perfect weather. The days are not too hot, and the nights are not too cold. Therefore, you can save money you otherwise would be using on heating in the winter or air conditioning in the summer. Who doesn't like saving money?
8. Fruit is finally back in season, so you can pretend to eat healthy again.
I. Love. Fruit. It's like nature's candy, but it's actually good for you. Say what? Spring is when fruits and veggies start coming into season, so you can have as much delicious, nutritious, citrus as your heart desires. 10 points for Gryffindor!
9. People are scientifically happier in the spring.
Read this article or this article or this article. Basically, because the weather is better, the days are longer, nature starts becoming active, and so many other reasons, many people find themselves feeling much happier than they were a couple months ago. Take that winter blues!
10. You can wear those adorable sandals you bought on sale last fall.
We all do it. We go back to school shopping in the fall looking for some nice boots and winter apparel. But then you see the cutest pair of sandals, on sale mind you, and you just have to buy them. Now it's 9 months later, and you can finally break in those gorgeous babies!
11. Spring break!
You've been planning your Spring Break since last year's Spring Break. It happens. Spring Break is that well deserved week off in the middle of the spring semester that honestly is probably the only thing that kept you going after your first round of tests. "I just need to make it to Spring Break. No need to fret about that poor grade. It's probably fine..."
12. You know the school year is almost over. Hallelujah.
I don't know about you, but I definitely have a countdown app on my phone that tells me, to the second, how much longer until school is out. Spring is when it sinks in just how far you've come this school year. And the thought that there are only a few more weeks of school is the most refreshing and rejuvenating feeling ever.
Without a doubt, spring is the superior season. Fact. There is no other season with such health benefits, financial benefits, or the beautiful benefits of nature than those of spring. Believe me or not, you're already feeling happier just reading about spring.
