75 + 81 + 86 :: I just re-read yesterday’s post and cringed a bit. If I am going to write such long monologues I am going to have to make a noted effort to improve my writing skills. I think I used to be a half way decent writer, but these days other than work emails and mindless journaling I don’t write much. In the absence of practice, I fear I am losing my skills. I was tempted to delete yesterday’s post, but instead  I choose to write again…

It was 75 degrees yesterday, 81 today and it’s supposed to be 86 tomorrow.

I cannot explain how elated I am about this shift in weather.  When the sun comes out in this city, especially in April, there is a certain stress that comes with it – a FRENZY really, because we all know that within a few days it will be cold and rainy again. Every minute of sunshine is precious and must be maximized. I used to make fun of people wrapped up in the Seattle sunshine frenzy, but nowadays I fully participate and embrace it.

Yesterday after work, I went for a long run/walk, walked to the grocery store, came home, opened my patio door, turned up some Billy Ocean tunes, and had a solo dance party in my living room. I can’t remember the last time I was SO happy.

Today, I rode my bike along Alki along with half this city. Now I’m home prepping for May Day tomorrow! That’s right folks, tomorrow is May Day – one of my most favorite holidays. I’m making multiple versions of my great grandma’s banana bread for my team at work(with chocolate, without chocolate, and with chocolate and walnuts). I also may have purchased a flower for each of them. Additionally, in honor of May Day and the 86 degree day that lies ahead I have plans to run with a friend at 6:30AM. If you know me, you know this is big.

Embrace the frenzy. And please celebrate May Day.