Spring is fast approaching!

After seeing so many others join the blogging world and enjoying following up on others' lives I decided to take the plunge. I'm really looking forward to keeping an account of things that I always want to remember but never seem to find the time to write down. For example, I started writing down my engagement story about a week after the event occurred. Did I ever finish it? Sadly, no, and that was 4 months ago today. Considering I spend an obscene amount of time online and love to incorporate technology whenever possible this seems to be a good "fit".

Today's topic of choice my fianceé asks me? Spring is coming. After what seemed like an unbearably long winter, sun and warmth is finally on its way. Today I sat outside and graded some papers in a lawn chair in a t-shirt and capris. I can't even remember the last time I was out without sleeves and very content. I could also tell there was a vast difference in my mood, made me wonder if I suffer a bit from SAD. Okay, that's a bit overboard, but I think a lot of Iowans can relate to it. I've been so unmotivated lately looking out at all the gray foggy days and only wanting to lay around and sleep and relax. Today I just wanted to spend every waking moment outdoors - schoolwork was accomplished, had a nice 4 mile run, smoked some amazing BBQ pork ribs, and went on a walk with Ryan and Bailey (our dog). As we were walking around town, some amazing memories from last spring came flooding back, but I'll save those for later.

Spring also means track which I am excited and yet nervous about. Tomorrow is our first day of practice! I know coaching will be a lot different than competing, but I am thrilled to be sharing in my adolescents' successes, no matter how large or small. Who knows what the day will bring...

One last thing, Ryan is coming to school for lunch tomorrow which I have been ecstatic about ever since he suggested it a few months ago. Walking tacos, mmm!!!