It's sunburn weather!!
This morning, as I padded around and brushed my teeth (which is an unusually productive part of my routine), I came to the realisation that I had nothing that HAD to get done today. On other days, this can be potentially unnerving (that sinking feeling you're forgetting something, or that you will be painfully bored by bad Sunday TV). Today, it was deliciously liberating!
I made a cup of coffee to talk myself out of climbing back into bed and enjoying the day that way. Then I pulled on a pair of shorts, grabbed my book and water bottle and headed over to Oz Park. Quickly realised that I need a beach blanket, but in the meantime, the table cloth in my trunk would do nicely. Fuzzy on one side, great for preventing wet-butt. Thanks Mom!
Just sprawled out in the sun to read Botany of Desire. Fitting that I was reading the chapter on Tulips. Coming to a nice stopping point, I rolled over and just soaked up the beautiful weather. It was a sensory paradise. Warm but not hot sun. The breeze (or wind) blowing over me. The sound of softball practice, dog tags, little voices, and plastic bags from impromptu picnics fluttering. I pulled my hat over my face to block some of the sun, but it was nice and bright. And now I have the goofy pink stripes to prove it.
Sadly, I had to collect my things and head indoors, as a box office friend gave me his comp for the last show of Mrs. Warren's Profession. It was very good, but a little diva-drama towards the end. Unfortunately, I was largely distracted by the fact that I hadn't eaten anything except my lara bar all day.
After the show (and food), I headed back out, but this time I came back in more quickly. The breeze had really picked up, making it a touch chilly, hard to read, and kicking up alot of large particles in the air, which kept getting in my eyes. Oh well. I came inside, opened my window/door all the way and loafed on the bed.
Walked to church in a t-shirt. And ran back in the rain, which in this weather is even delightful.
If this is Chicago in the spring, I can't wait!!
on iTunes: "Funny Little Frog" - Belle & Sebastian
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