It is finally here. Spring starts this week officially and I could not be more excited. It is the season about renewing, cleansing, and new life. So if you are slammed with work and feel like you are in a mid-semester slump, here are 10 reasons to cheer up.
1. Warmer Weather
Nothing feels better than shedding your winter coat and watching the snow melt away. I love layers as much as the next person, but it I just feel so much freer without them weighing me down. It's the perfect temperature to go outside for a picnic, play some football, or just go for a brisk walk without breaking too much of a sweat.
2. Sunshine
Oh sun, how I have missed you so. The sun just makes the day so much brighter -- literally and figuratively. You can finally get some of that Vitamin D naturally. Just always remember to wear sunscreen!
3. Longer Days
Although I'm not too happy about the sun shining in my room at six in the morning, there is much more I can do in a day. I still have time after classes to spend a couple hours in the quad catching up on reading or running around the neighborhood before the sun goes down. I have more of an incentive to not stay cooped up in my room all evening like I did all winter.
4. Rain
Okay, so it may not be a gorgeous sunny day all the time, but rain is great too! Don't be scared to get a little wet. Jump in puddles, get muddy, and have some fun. If that's not your idea of fun, enjoy the calming sounds of the rain from inside. It can be very therapeutic to just take in the sounds of nature. Whatever you are feeling, just know at the end of the storm there will be a rainbow.
5. Blooming Flowers
With all that rain and sunshine comes new life. The leaves on trees are budding, flowers are blooming, green grass is growing. Nothing is more beautiful than nature during spring time. If you're in need of some creativity or color, step outside for awhile and take it all in.
6. Baby Animals
This may be the most exciting at least to me. Who doesn't love baby animals? It is a great time to go to the zoo and see all the newborns or even in your backyard. There are always bunnies, squirrels and birds mating like crazy, so there should be a bountiful of cute little critters running around.
7. Spring Cleaning
It's about time to throw out that old sweater with a snag and those stained paints. Cleaning is not my favorite activity, but we are not animals and a little tidying up would us some good. So dust off your desk, reorganize your closet and sweep the floor. It will feel so much better and accomplished afterwards.
8. Easter!
A break from school, chocolate, colorful eggs, chocolate, cute bunnies and chocolate! I don't think you need another reason to get excited about this great holiday.
9. Spring Clothes
I've been dying to show off my new spring dresses and rockin' shades. Spring is the season to show off your style. Light colors and fabrics feel great and look great. Plus it is an excuse to go shopping!
10. Summer is Soon
If none of the other reasons appealed to you and you hate spring, well good new. Summer is less than half a semester away. Poolside tans, beach waves and concerts are coming. Let that be your motivation to get through the rest of the school year.
