Spring has arrived!

Quince blossoms 26Feb09
Originally uploaded by love_yellow

Yes, another spring entry because I'm so happy it has finally arrived! It was a long winter.

These quince blossoms are always the first to herald in the spring season in my backyard. I can't help but to feel a sense of being uplifted, a fresh start and some motivation. All the things that have dragged me down all winter... the extra weight, the anxieties about the economy, you know... all that yuck, is starting to lift and I'm starting to feel hopeful that everything will get better... like a new year is starting.

And coincidentally enough, tomorrow is my birthday which means it really is a new year (for me anyway) and I'm going to put last year far behind and make this year a good one! :-)

I'm thankful to the salmon-pink quince blossoms for being so dependable... returning every year and giving me that feeling of renewal.

Spring haiku

Camelia
Originally uploaded by love_yellow

garden awakening
spring bursts colored energy
now is the new year

Ha! My first attempt at a haiku (since 4th grade)... inspired by my excitement that spring is finally here. The camelias in my garden are in full bloom and my fruit trees have started to blossom. In think we all would appreciate having spring come in full force and rejuvenate us from the long winter.