OMG it finally arrived.
THAT day. You know the one.
That first day of “warmth” after what has seemed like an endless eon of gloomy, rainy, bone-and-joint irritating cold*.
That day when being outside fills you with bliss. When the air on your skin feels warm and silky, like it’s trying to smooth away the sandpaper marks left by the bitter winds of just a couple of days earlier.
When you take TWO walks on the beach because…it’s just too pretty not to.
On this day, it never fails…EVERYONE and their dogs are outside and nearly everyone smiles and nods in barely restrained delight at passersby. I can’t even adequately describe the jovial “good evening!” I got from a runner who was so happy to be wearing a t-shirt that he was practically bounding along with springs on his shoes.
Now, I’m aware that large swathes of the country are not currently enjoying this bliss. So, here are some instructions for those folks:
For those of you in New England/The Midwest who are snarling at me right now, using words along these lines:
You should know better. That day is at least 45 days away - mid April at best. I hate you…
Please know that I hear you, I get it, and I accept your hatred. Lay it on me. I am happy to take your rage if it makes you feel better because I remember how tough February and March are. And I’m full of glorious sunshine. ^^ducks snowball aimed at head^^
For those of you in the South** who recently had a “cold snap”:
I’m pretty sure you got back to your balmy 60s and 70s already, so you don’t get to yell at me because you’re used to this kind of lovely warmth.
For those of you who are enjoying ski season and are not ready for winter to end:
Shut up and go ski. I’m jealous of your actual winter and don’t want to hear any complaining from you.
For those who live in Hawaii:
Just hush.
Anyway, I wish I could bottle up what the air felt like today and sell it. I’d be rich. I hope such a day comes to you all very soon.
*Please note that I’m aware that this phrase illustrates that I am officially middle-aged and have begun steadily complaining about aches and pains. Ugh.
**this does not include anyone who’s recently been through an ice/snow armageddon-style event. You can yell at me all you want and I will gladly accept it.
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