Discovering Spring

Predominantly White Outfits
Outdoor Barbecue Parties
Bikes
Rollerblading
Sun, Wind, and some gray and rainy skies
Flowers
Pollens
Dandelions

Back in the Philippines, I was indifferent to the four seasons. I couldn't relate to the seasons featured in European and American clothes stores like Zara, Mango, Marks & Spencer, Esprit. I hardly even knew when it changed even if I was born in San Francisco and lived there for five years. Mainly, it was because I grew up in the Manila where we only had 2 seasons -- the hot and the stormy.

Living in Luxembourg for a little over a year, I've experienced the four seasons. Last year, summer was my favorite because it felt close to the temperature in the Philippines, plus Spring felt too cold for me. Now, it's spring time and I am loving it! My body has adapted to the climate and I find the combination of sun and wind with a some rainshowers refreshing. :) We are spending more time outdoors and jacket-free compared to last year.

With the season comes free-flying pollen, dust, and dandelions blown by the wind. A couple of weeks back, I even saw dried leaves from a nearby tree being blown by the wind. It looked like a shower of white leaves falling like confetti. It was astonishing. I was stunned that I wasn't able to capture it on cam. Next time.

With flowers come the pollen. With the pollen, comes yellow dust. With dandelions blown by the wind, comes web-like, cotton-like "dust" on plants and dry leaves that make them stick and bunch together. With the change in season comes the change in our daily attire. Wool, down feather, snow-proof gear should be retired for the moment or they will clutter much of our cabinet and apartment space. The children's winter clothes that would be small for this year's winter should be stored away, handed down, donated or sold in one of the spring sales. Now, I get a picture of what Spring Cleaning is.

In a few days, Spring will turn into Summer. I'm looking forward to Summer but not too eager to bid Spring goodbye.