The winter was colder than usual, and Spring very wet and grey. The earth keeps up that stubborn tilt on its axis, though, so the sun keeps getting higher in the sky and the weather warms up, in spite of the daily forecast of showers (scattered showers, chance of showers, slight showers, heavy showers, bathroom showers). And despite my mood, there are bright piles of daffodils coming up everywhere, and the plums have gone pink all over town.
I'm not the only one complaining about the weather; my coworker said she is ready to move the hell back to LA, away from the RAIN, and she's lived here for years. Most years around March we get a little peak of good weather, a glorious warm sunny day or too makes everyone act a little crazy before the clouds descend again, but it hasn't happened yet this year.
I frequently don't seem to know what to do with myself lately. I am angry and sad and defeated, and it manifests itself in ugly ways. I've never been very good at anger. Or winter. The anxiety's rising up again; I was all clingy with K the Love Monkey this evening and I worry some car's going to side swipe him on one of his rides. He is turning into quite the bike guy. Such as, defined thighs. I try to bike in to work once a week. I'm falling swiftly behind.
January, February, March are my trifecta of least favorite months (sorry K). Dark, cold, grey, with no holidays in sight. Maybe the weather will give me a break in April. I could use a departure from the gloom.
These are the cherry trees in waterfront park, from 2 years ago, which my photo program tells me were blooming April 2nd. That's about right for this year, too, I think; I bike by them on the way to work and they are in heavy bud.
8 comments:
Oh, sister, I hear ya! I know we need the rain/snow, but I've had enough. Although, what I need to have stop NOW! is the fake weather dramaz on tv. Just tell us if we'll need coats/umbrellas/arks tomorrow. Don't act like there's a blizzard out there, FFS! /sigh
xo
I'm having a small celebration of spring over here. My allergies have exploded-- must be a banner year for birch pollen! Thank you for making my day that bit brighter. I raise my inhaler to you!
We have had a couple of days of sun here. It's been lovely. The rain is heading back though.....looking forward to seeing you in couple weeks!
Those ides are sucktastic. Send me your rain, we need it. It's too early to be hot.
It snowed a little here last week. We could all use a little sun I think!
Sounds like it's time to get together for happy hour and knitting time again! Last week was rather stressful for me, but things are starting to look up... hopefully April will be better!
It's my fault, I love the rain. We had 21 days of rain in March here! Amazing.
Of course, today it's 81 out. Is it nice there too? I'm looking at it out my window at work.
It's April 1 today...and snowing. Luckily, the bulk of the storm seems to be staying to the east of here, but still. Snow, wet or not, should not be falling in April.
It's good to see you again. :-)
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