I don't know if there's anyone else out there like me, but I can't wait for Spring. I know lots of people feel that way around the beginning of April, but I can't wait because I really hate winter...I don't just "not like it", or it's dragged on too long, I absolutely HATE winter. I hate the cold, the clouds, the snow, the dampness, the dry air (dryer than normal at 6300' in the high desert), the dry skin, the short days,...ALL of it.
I had it pretty good for the past 6 years living in the Phoenix area. Winter was great, it was warm and sunny, there were palm trees and snow was just something you watched from a distance on the mountain peaks far away. This last winter in the mountains? I thought I'd never make it.
Last week was a great week. Saturday was warm and sunny here, in the 70s, and I was able to lay out in the sun in shorts and a tank top. It felt great! Even on Tuesday I was able to do the same thing, plus walk about 3 miles and enjoy it a lot. Then Saturday happened...it was only in the low 40s and it snowed all day long. It covered everything with white. How can you be slightly sunburned one day and just a few days later, you're back to heavy coats, wearing mittens and everything's white? It's just not right. I know the snow's gone in a day or so, but still, it feels like going backwards and not making any progess toward better days.
Today brings hope again. It's windy, but it's in the 60s heading for a high of 70 degrees later, and it's sunny. I hope to catch a little bit of sun on the front step while reading my book without the wind whipping my hair all in my face. Actually, all this week is supposed to be in the 60s and maybe hit 70 by the weekend.
I'm sooo ready for spring!
