Have you ever noticed how happy everyone is during the first warm days of spring? As we shed our winter coats, morale gradually improves, and when the thermometer finally hits 70 degrees, everyone just seems to be ecstatic. I know I am! The Beatle's song Good Day Sunshine from their 1966 album Revolver captures this springtime exuberance. Even though I love the trees turning in autumn and the first snowfall of the winter, nothing can beat that wonderful feeling of getting my sundresses and flip flops out again and basking in the warmth of spring, especially when it happens in March!
The research about whether or not weather actually affects morale is inclusive. However, some studies have proven that the optimal temperature for Americans is about 72 degrees, just what the thermostat has read all week! I love to be outside, so when the weather gets warm, I'm so excited to lay in the grass and study, to take walks, to play volleyball in Pollock quad, to catch frisbees... I even love to keep my window open at night and just listen to the sounds of the great outdoors. I've also noticed that when temperatures rise, I'm suddenly irritable and antsy whenever I'm forced to stay indoors. For me, the weather definitely contributes to my mood, especially in the springtime. All winter long "I need to laugh." Then, when March rolls around, "And when the sun is out, I've got something I can laugh about." As spring blossoms in State College, "I feel good in a special way."
"I'm in love and it's a sunny day.
Good day sunshine, Good day sunshine."
I'm done writing. I'm going outside.
I'm simply obsessed with the fact that you are using quotes from the songs at the end of the blogs-- that is so unbelievable cute and creative! Also, I too have been extremely excited about the weather, this is my absolute favorite time of year. Only because of this rapid transition from winter to spring, since I despise the cold.
ReplyDeleteI also love how you put yourself so much in the blog, it's so fun and easy to read