It's finally spring! What does that mean to me? Well, fewer layers, photo shoots, and a desire to actually leave the apartment, to name a few.
Now, I'm not naive enough to believe that we've seen the end of the white stuff. I heard on the radio (yes, I only cite reliable sources) that there have been only 2 Aprils since they've started keeping records when it didn't snow in Toronto.
But I'm not afraid of a little more snow. There is too much evidence of nicer, warmer times. Besides the fact that the snow has all melted and that people are walking around coatless, I know springtime has arrived because we received 2 wedding invitations today! Once pre-wedding season arrives, can't no one tell me we're still in for some more winter.
Some people are simply amazing; others need a little more work. I'm part of the latter group. My husband is the leader of the former.
These past couple months have been extremely challenging ones for the Conleys. The never-ending sickness continues, except now we have some good guesses at the cause of it. I've gone back to work and simply getting through each day is a hurdle unto itself. Meanwhile, I'm continuing on my rocky road to emotional stability, the result of suppressing my emotions for years.
Through all of this Darren has been incredible. I can't believe he doesn't get tired of reassuring me with the same messages or talking me down from a freak-out episode or coaxing me to work through yet another issue. I'm sure I'd have given up by now if it weren't for him reminding me of the important things in life and the people who care. I think God gave him an extra dose of patience in anticipation of marrying me.
And somehow he finds the time and energy to get As on all of his assignments.
I made the oddest announcement at work this afternoon. I grabbed my colleague by the arm, spun her around to face me and said in a victorious way, "I didn't have diarrhea today!!" Of course that doesn't mean everything is fine, but I'm holding on to this little victory; I need all the encouragement I can get!!
(Note: I realize this post is incredibly vague. Sorry, but it is intentional. If you'd like to hear the "long version" - what's really going on - I'd be happy to share over the phone. For everyone else - those of you who are utterly confused - don't worry about it. Scroll down a bit farther and you can read about Daylight Saving Time.)
As of Monday I am a listening teacher again. That means I spend my free time scouring online audio and video sources to find interesting, appropriate and relevant clips to use in the classroom. (while adhering to copyright laws, of course!)
I was trying to find an explanation of Daylight Saving Time - when and why it started, when to change our clocks, etc. - and came across this video taken from a 1950s drive in theater intermission reel. It's interesting that although DST had been around in various parts of the world since WWI, and the law was passed in the USA in 1919, there was an active campaign to not adhere to it years later. It's insignificant 'discoveries' like this that I make that make me wish I had studied history.
To me Daylight Saving Time is simply an annoyance; who wants to reset all their clocks twice a year? But then again, I never complain about the extra hour of sleep in the fall!
And don't forget, we're setting the clocks ahead earlier now: the second Sunday in March. I guess we might as well get it over with, eh?
It's finally spring! What does that mean to me? Well, fewer layers, photo shoots, and a desire to actually leave the apartment, to name a few.
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