I spent most of yesterday staring at my computer screen, absolutely distracted by the gorgeous weather outside. Sunshine, a light breeze, warm air – the kind of gentle reawakening you expect after a long winter.
I try to be pretty disciplined in my work day. It’s crucial to me, actually, since I work for myself, that I set deadlines and stick to them, that I schedule my time and take that schedule seriously, and that I hold myself accountable to getting tasks done. Otherwise, I WILL just read books, take naps, daydream, and spend time with friends. (All good things, to be clear. But the writing still has to get done.)
Yesterday, though, I just had to get outside and play. An impromptu visit from a friend got me out of my pajamas and into the outside, and I’m not mad about it.
We walked around the back garden for a bit as the sun was just starting to set behind the willow tree.
Everywhere, there are little signs of spring.
It’s exhilarating to see the earth coming alive again.
And just as we were about to head out for a quick drink and a bite to eat (outdoors, of course), we spotted it:
This lovely little crocus is the first flower to bloom in our yard this season. More will follow, but I’m glad we happened upon this little beauty leading the way for them.
I love winter and snow, but I’d be lying if I said I’m not excited for spring.
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Beautiful photos Katie. Thank for sharing.
“Otherwise, I WILL just read books, take naps, daydream, and spend time with friends” I can relate 🙂
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I figured I probably wasn’t the only one! 😉
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🌹
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Enjoy spring. It was a wonderful reading. Stay cool, calm and relaxed.💐💐🌄
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Thank you! It’s another beautiful day today, but I’m catching up on work from yesterday. Sigh. But I’m sure more pretty weather is right around the corner. 🙂
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Yes.
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This is beautiful 💟💟
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Thank you very much!
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What a colour!
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I know! Very vibrant purple. Another one sprung up today, and soon we should have some yellow daffodils, as well.
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So lovely to anticipate
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First crocus, hurrah! Ours was a purple as well.
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It was such a nice surprise. 🙂 Now, to wait for the daffodils.
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I find I’m waiting rather impatiently for daffodils. I do see a few daffodil green leaves about two inches tall…
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I feel that way every year! I love daffodils.
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Wonderful photos
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Thank you!
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Most welcome
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Lovely flowers and nature photos! This always cheers me up leading up to spring!
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Me, too. I love winter, but there’s something a little bit magical about watching the world come alive again in the spring.
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