Spring has sprung

It's official. . . spring is here!  No more cold, bone-chilling days full of ominous clouds, fog, mist, and cut-right-through-you wind.  I've been rather lax when it comes to getting my runs in this first part of 2015.  I'm a weeny when it comes to braving the elements and getting to it, and I've come to the conclusion the treadmill just doesn't offer the same cathartic release that an outdoor run provides.

SO. . . yesterday morning, bright and early, I laced up my shoes and hit the pavement!

 So what that the forecast called for 100% rain--AgAIn!!--, so what that my hair was standing on end, so what that my feet were soaking when I got home.  It was glorious! Exhilarating! Uplifting!  How I have missed these days of being alone, clearing my head and thinking of absolutely nothing. 

Aside from the birds flitting about and the occasional rabbit, there was not a soul in sight. Just the way I like it.

Nearing the end of my route, getting tired, losing speed, the intoxicating smells of mountain laurel and weesatch blooms carried by the light breeze served as an elixir to the senses and carried me home.  How I love this time--spring--such a healing balm. Sigh . . .

On the crochet front, I've completed half of my bunco blanket and plan on working up some rows this afternoon.  I wasn't liking this blanket AT ALL in the beginning.  The colors are not my preferred shades, but I have to admit it's growing one me; the more squares I complete, the more I'm starting to like it.

The natural light is almost nil (rainy skies in recovery) and I used my phone's camera so the colors are a bit muted.  Once she's all done, I'll take a proper picture.

Here's hoping spring has sprung in your neck of the woods and put a little spring in your step!