i can see clearly now.

it is quite possible that spring has sprung in the mountains for good...i hope. today i sat outside in the sun in shorts and a tank top. two weekends ago i couldnt have been paid to leave my warm bed unless it was to refill my hot water bottle or heat up more tea. it feels like i have shed at least ten pounds now that i dont have to wear 7 layers to school everyday and i no longer have to run the gas heater in my classroom any more which means my constant foggy head is non existent. i literally can see (and think) clearly now..
the weekend was as chaotic as ever, but now that we have sunshine and can actually spend more than four minutes outside before freezing, there seemed to be a new perspective and outlook to every event.

in celebration we took a housemate hike and picnic down to midlands stream. the rhododendrons were in full bloom, the sun was shining and the magpies were flying high; we couldnt have asked for a better afternoon. thank you mother nature.