Welcome spring..wait...SNOW?!

Spring time in Oregon is always an interesting season. While I don't wear "girly" clothes-i.e. dresses, skirts, etc., a lot, I am getting tired of pulling on a pair of jeans, cords, or long pants because it's still 31 degrees when I wake up. Don't get me wrong, I love my winter attire, as it is basically all from Columbia-thank you wonderful husband Brady and friend Becca!!

However, any time I go into a store, what's advertised? Spring clothes-shorts, flip flops, tanks, swim suits, and the list can go on. I know for one thing, my dogs sure are ready for a change in the season. Jack, our black lab mix could really care less-except when it's bath day- but Barkley...he's a bit more tempermental when it comes to the liquid stuff outside.

I think it is so weird that we're having winter in March while the rest of the country is experiencing summer like conditions--86 in Minnesota?! I love cuddling up on the couch with my husband and puppies, but I know I'm ready to rock a pedicure and sandals....I'm ready when you are Mother Nature!

Spring time and motivation

The sun is shining, the birds are singing (at least outside my office window), trees and flowers are blooming-as my nose and eyes are reminding me....and yet, I'm still wearing winter clothes! It was a balmy 26 degrees out this morning with frost and ice everywhere!

Spring, I realize it's a bit early, and our winter hasn't really been, but COME ON already!! I walk into target and my poor retinas go on overload because apparently, neon is IN for spring. Granted, I didn't really think neon was in the last time it was, but what do I know?! My puppies, and my husband for that matter, would really appreciate a little bit warmer weather. But hey, I can be patient...for now ;-)

Oh, and motivation...maybe you'll come back when the sun stays too. I do have one paper done, but I have no idea how to start the next one...

Starting up again...

Well, here I go again. I tried this blogging thing in college, but I really want to make it more of a habit now that I'm entering a new profession. I've always found writing to be cathartic and therapeutic for me, so I'm trying to make this more of a habit. Enjoying some time off today with my puppies and hoping the weather improves a bit so I can take them out for a walk :)