This post is supposed to be my favorite things to do in the spring. Doing things for the spring seems like such a far off idea at the moment. I can’t lie. I’m getting cabin fever. Yes, there are books to write (my notebooks are crying because they’re so full) and books to read (the TBR pile is a mess), but I like being outside. I like going to the park and moving. I like KNOWING I can go out if I want to. I don’t really have anywhere to go, but I like having the ability to go if I so choose.
Right now, since we’re in a stay at home directive. Unless you have a reason to go out, don’t. Now, I’m good at being a hermit if I have a book to finish, but I like knowing I can go out if I want.
That’s the fun of spring. The snow, for the most part, is gone and you can go outside. Running, gardening, opening windows (eventually), Easter, the annual Books and Brunch event through the Friends of the Library… It’s all happening in the spring.
We can go outside, but not in groups of more than 10 (I believe it’s still 10 or less). Can’t have the library (it’s closed), can go to the park, but can’t go to the bathroom at the park (it’s in the visitor center…which is closed), can’t go for ice cream unless we get it at the store…it’s too mushy outside to plant flowers or pull weeds (I don’t pull weeds in the rain), and I can’t open the windows yet.
Now, I know this has been a maudlin post. I get it. It has been. But spring just started, so there is plenty of time, things should settle down (eventually) and one day the space around me will warm with spring temps. So, I’m looking forward to 5k races, going to the park, writing while sitting on the swing on the front porch, the flowers and gearing up for the summer 5k season.
What about you? What are your favorite things to do in the spring?
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So depressing about all the things we CAN’T do! I take heart in that I can still go through the drive-through Sodalicious.
Thanks for coming by earlier.. and another good thing about being in the south! Unfortunately, our parks are closed, but I can at least get out in my yard (and there is plenty to do there… I just have to find the time to do it!)
If it wasn’t raining again, I’d be with you out in the yard. 🙂
I hear you there! So many normal springtime activities aren’t possible or safe this year. I hope this epidemic ends soon.
Do you like birdwatching? That’s something I’ve rediscovered this spring. They’re fascinating little creatures.
And thanks for stopping by my post already today.
I’m not much into bird watching, but I do enjoy watching the pair of bald eagles not far from my house. The cool thing is they’ll sometimes hunt in the field behind the house, so I get to see them flying.
You’re so right, Megan. It’s the ability that we can’t get up and go outside without all the restrictions that is depressing. At least here in my part of town I can take a walk and not worry about running into too many people. Yet I miss the “freedom” of going to a park, Farmer’s Market, or even the store for toilet paper and milk, lol! Until then, I’ll have to take one day at a time, read, write, or do nothing and curl up on the couch and binge watch a series I’ve missed. 🙂 Stay safe and well.
Exactly! Hugs!
You hit the nail on the head. I been feeling down with out a reason I could pin point, but you did, not being able to go where I want then I want. I can walk my neighborhood, and park early morning but otherwise, sitting in the porch swing on nice days is it. Yeah, snow is coming tomorrow, AGAIN. I enjoyed your post. Thanks for sharing. Here’s mine. https://www.tenastetler.com/lsrs-wednesdays-blog-challenge-3-25-2020-spring/
oh no! more snow. blech. We’re about to get more rain. Hugs!!
As in all things this too shall pass, but it sucks until then. Thanks for coming by earlier.
Well said. Thanks Patrick. 🙂
I get cabin fever on occasion, but strangely enough that’s not bothering me right now. My anxiety and depression did spike this last week, but I think that was because I kept checking the news. I had to stop that. Now, I’m just focusing on things I know I can control. The mess in my house. My writing. Books to read. Since my kids are all home from school now, I do take them outside for walks and exercise. Instead of going the local park and playground, we take walks around the local cemetery. Usually, there’s no one else there. It’s quiet and peaceful and my kids and I have the entire place to ourselves to walk and run as long as we want. Plus, most of my family is buried there, so we’re visiting family in a way, too.
That’s a neat way to do a family reunion. 🙂 I wish we had something closer that we could walk to for exercise, but we’ll manage. We all will. Hugs!
I’m not a runner, but all 4 of my kids are. I do aerobics, since I love to dance and husband doesn’t, so I get to dance and sweat at the same time. Good for my heart. And I”m doing videos once a day at home.
My daughter has decided to do a 5-k each season this year. She did a Superbowl run in January. Not sure when(if) she’ll be able to get a spring one in. But it’s a laudable plan. She’s suffering now because she’s a “gym rat”, and usually spends a couple of hours every day, working out. But the gym is closed. She says it’s hard for her to get “in the zone” at home, where there are so many distractions. I told her I’m bored with all the distractions in my house, where I’ve been spending all day, every day. But still, I’m glad to do my part to fight this virus, even if my part is just staying home.
Yep. I’m happy to do my part in staying home, too. Hopefully we kick the virus’s butt soon. 😉
There is a bunch of cabin fever everywhere right now. I understand the whole it’s not that I want to go out, you just like knowing that you can but I have faith we will get back to some sense of normalcy and hopefully it is sooner rather than later. If its not till the summer well there is always spring next year to make up for all that was missed this year.
That’s the kicker, isn’t it? Not so much the not being outside but knowing you can’t. It’s the lack of freedom. I think once my book is gone I’ll go a bit nutty too.
All for a good cause though. We need to nail this sucker and if that means hibernating, so be it.