Oh how I LOVE the first days of SPRING and the 80's! I know that most of you probably associate LA with being "SEASON-LESS" but let me tell you, you're dead wrong. I know that we might not experience the harsh seasonal extremes that other parts of the world have to deal with, but we do in fact, have seasons in LA. For most, the SPRING season is a time of new beginnings - flowers are blooming, the sun is shinning, the days are longer and suddenly everyone is just in a better mood because the snow has melted, the rain has subsided and you no longer need a jacket every time you leave the house. Spring is like the above clip from one of my favorite 80's movies, TEEN WITCH. Suddenly there is a new
found bounce in your step and a upbeat soundtrack playing in your head. RIGHT?!? Okay maybe that's just me....
Spring also signals the dreaded, but also enjoyable "SPRING CLEANING" ritual. Lets face it, it is one of those NECESSARY EVILS. I'm not going to sit here and pretend that I particularly enjoy this activity, but I know that its necessary and I also know that I love the "IDEA" of it. Getting rid of stuff is an AMAZING FEELING, especially when you can donate it to people who seriously need it. I know I'm not the only one out there, but I also recognize that I am a VERY SENTIMENTAL person, some may argue that I'm a tad more sentimental than most. AND now for the CONFESSION: I KEEP EVERYTHING. Now I'm by no means a HOARDER, but I will say I hold onto things for far longer than I should because of the sentimental value they may hold in my heart. I mean I still have every diary I've written since the age of 8. Why you ask? Well I'll tell you why - THEY ARE HILARIOUS, like pee your pants funny. Okay now back to the real reason I even started this - I'm moving in a few weeks into a one bedroom apt and that means I MUST downsize my sentimental-ness. I've dedicated the next few weeks to "PURGING" my life of unnecessary materialistic "ish" and yes that means I'm finally throwing away that box of crap that reminds me of you, you, and oh yeah, you from the 8th grade. Damn I feel better already ;)
What's your favorite springtime ritual?
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