Friday Five Spring Edition

"For this week’s Friday Five, tell us 5 things that let you know “Spring is here!!” In your part of the world. "

Definitely wearing sandals and being able to go out without a coat are joyous signs of spring to me, but also that people are looking up and smiling. In the cold of winter people seem to hunch into their coats and always seem dour (to use a good Scottish word!) but as the sun comes out they smile more.

I am not a great gardener (and that is a huge understatement) but I do notice when the grass is growing and the neighbourhood cat that likes to lie under my tree starts to look like a lion stalking through a jungle. 

Waking up early and feeling ready to face the world. In the winter I really have to drag myself out of bed some mornings but as the sun shines through the windows in the early mornings I have been up and at ‘em bright and early recently. I like starting the day that way.

Lighter, brighter colours are also all around. Not just outdoors but also in the shops and in people’s houses. I like bright colours.

Thanks for helping me to appreciate the signs of spring.