singley.org > blog archives > Bonjour, Ete! 04.28.2004

Back in college, we used to talk about how everything changed in Spring. After digging in and holing ourselves up in our dorms and in the library for the long Winter quarter, May was like a sigh of relief. The sun was out, and summer was almost here. We strolled to class instead of rushed, we cared less about that psych paper and more about BBQs and laying out by the lake. People become more attractive, smiled more, relaxed.

Since graduating, I've learned to appreciate this time a bit more. Once that first 70 degree day hits, I just feel better. Today, I didn't even mind that I was sitting on a fairly crowded bus going to work because Lake Shore Drive on a nice morning is an phenomenal spot. And in the past week, I really have been feeling better. The last couple months were a bit of a whirlwind, but I now have a little time to breath that sigh, relax, and process. I participated in two activities that left me with a more solid sense of direction and stronger sense of contentment with my place and my trajectory. All these ideas are suddenly kicking around all excited-like, wanting a little sun. And that's good. I like the day quite a bit better when everything feels charged and a little hectic.

When I'm thinking about this time I keep coming back to a quote a friend shared with me recently: "If you asked me what I came into this world to do, I will tell you: I came to live out loud." In the context of a blog post it loses a bit of its impact, but I do hope that when you're walking in the sun this Spring, breathing that well-earned sign of relief from the grey Winter, you feel like you're living better, a little more out loud.

Eric, it's great to hear that I'm not the only one who loves the Spring. Amen.

Eric, it's great to hear that I'm not the only one who loves the Spring. Amen.

Whoops, I'm an idiot for posting twice (oops, this is the third time!)