This last week has brought with it what is arguably the best weather we've had in 2011. Around 70 degrees, not very humid, and--of course-- longer days. Theres nothing quite like the feeling of freedom one feels as winter finally gives way to spring. Finally, I can go for runs painlessly. Finally, I can go play pickup basketball around the neighborhood. Finally, I can go play football or baseball at the park. After 4 months of only tv, computers, and video games for entertainment, I couldn't wait to go frolic in the sun when I looked outside today. I regret to say that I did spend a couple of hours playing Brawl inside, but for the most part, I have spent the entire weekend outside. 7 or so hours of basketball, an hour of running, and 4 more of  roaming aimlessly around  the park have left me very content, if a bit exhausted.
 While on my nightly runs, I was reminded of the good ol days when I was an innocent youngster of about 11 years, playing carelessly in the street outside my house. After a touch of nostalgia, I decided to play some basketball with by brothers friends, who happen to have an average height of about 5 foot. This made me feel like I was young(er) again, except able to be meaner to my brother (basically the best of both worlds).
The good weather also allows me to have increased independence from my parents. I can run/walk/bike/scooter/drive anywhere and hang out with people I can't be with as much in the cold months. Soon I'll be able to see more friends at UHS, since we can meet up at parks and such.
Of course, the weather isn't perfect quite yet. As I drove down Kirby today, I looked over at Sholem and felt  a twinge of longing to go swimming, Unfortunately, Sholem doesn't open for a month or something, so I'm stuck with the Indoor Pool, water fights, and baths. Another thing about the weather that disappointed me today was the rediscovery of grass stains. I guess I forgot about them over winter, but my butt and those lovely green marks were reunited today, much to my dismay.
Oh well, at least the good outnumbers the bad when it comes to spring!