The season of spring makes a spectacular arrival as the plants and animals show off in their subtle charm. The birds chirp louder than usual, as if they’ve been waiting all year for this season to arrive and the trees stand a little taller. It’s as if all the plants and animals are waking up from a long nap and everyone has a little joy to spread in this new atmosphere.
The air is crisp and the sun shines brightly as the neighborhood starts buzzing with activity. Children flood the streets after a few months of being indoors, having to suddenly rediscover this art of playing outside with their friends. They’re not the only ones—their parents are drifting after them, reminding them to wear sunscreen and to be careful while playing—the usual paranoid attitude of the parents.
Meanwhile, the birds are experiencing their own adventures by becoming sky performers and absorbing the sunlight after the many months of winter darkness. The bluejays flutter around with their feathers, as if starring in their own dance video. Nature and the chaos of the kids mix, but no one minds. Many kites rise in the air—some by design and purpose, and others by accident.
The yearly spring excitement and conversations take place as the questions of “What are your spring break plans?” start to fill the air. Surprisingly, everyone plans to visit the mountains or pursue a hiking adventure, as if some spring festival or convention is being held there. The topic of Easter arises as well as the hope that the Easter bunny will visit fills the minds of children.
The enjoyment and happiness of the start of spring soon dies down as all the kids realize that school is soon, moving in like a storm. However, everyone relaxes as knowing spring break is right around the corner, there is a sense of hope and excitement for spring break plans.
Despite the sun filling the houses of the neighborhood, it is easy to get occupied in the upcoming assessments and projects that school demands. Fortunately, no one is ready to relinquish this idea of truly experiencing the spring time and the possibilities of enjoyment seem endless.
While spring is here, there is a constant sense of happiness and humor in the air as everyone prepares for the upcoming weeks before spring break approaches. Nevertheless, knowing that spring has finally arrived, everyone happily continues their daily activities, silently waiting for the break of hope and happiness to reach.
