Spring?!

“Where’s the sun,” is something I must have heard a dozen times yesterday, followed by, “it’s almost June,” and, “is it really Spring?! It is Spring, it really is, and for the time being, it’s just still raining…

I’m looking out my windows as I write this and the sun is beginning to show herself behind the heavily fog-blanketed hillside to the East. For the moment, the drizzle has stopped. It really is an odd Spring and yes it’s true, that by this time in the calendar year we tend to be farther along; realizing a higher incidence of sunshine, warmer temperatures, and drier realities. No matter however; Spring will arrive with greater anticipation & appreciation this year, which will in turn, make our respective waiting & wanting even more worth it!

I love the Spring. The transition of what feels like “monsoon season” in Sausalito nears an end, and the beauty of sun-filled, gentle-wind days begin to surface. No more sprints to and from the car in an effort to stay dry or “I hope the boat isn’t leaking somewhere we aren’t aware” moments. The “checked” emotion of glee returns with child-like enthusiasm as does the reality of why it is that we live here surrounded by such beauty. Soon we’ll be sailing with friends, having cocktails on-board, and dining outdoors again! I can barely wait!

Stay positive! Change is coming (albeit a little more slowly than we’d like). It won’t be long before we’re basking in the ever-reminding glow of the sun, not remembering our lengthy bout with extended wet realities. The windows and doors will be wide open allowing fresh air to flow through our living spaces, as laughter permeates within them. Even the curtains will dance in excitement knowing that we will be enjoying the firsts of many mojitos, caipirinhas, and glasses of sangria to come, with old friends next to new, living the sweet life, together!