Spring Has Sprung

It was a sunny 28 degrees in Sydney today. With my ipod in one hand and my camera in the other, I stepped out of my apartment in a white summer dress and greeted the city hello. I had everything I needed and was all set for a day of adventure. The only plan was to follow the sun. I figured that the rest of the details will present themselves as I go along. My first stop was Hyde Park and it it was buzzing with so much positive energy. There were families, friends, couples, kids, grandparents and people from all walks of life. Everyone was happy claiming their share of sunshine and going about the spring activity of their choice - painting, reading, eating, rollerblading, napping, tanning, chatting, juggling, etc. Can you imagine how much of a treat that was for me? You know me and my people shots. :) After an hour or two of being shutter happy, I made my way to Newtown to meet up with Reem and Sarah. We spent some time trying on silly clothes at op shops and eventually ended up at the Newtown Cemetery. Reading tomb stones isn't my usual idea of hanging out but I must admit that it was quite an interesting way to spend the afternoon. I was also surprised to see the amount of people chilling by the graves (no pun intended) and to feel a warm vibe that was quite contradictory to the nature of the premises. Sometime later, I got a call from Clara and before I know it, I was on a train to Padstow for a quiet Saturday night with the chicas. Oh the spontaneity that beautiful days like this one bring! There were loads of chatting as per usual. And danish and ice cream to share amongst friends. There was a sense of togetherness everywhere I went today and I'm very grateful. It must be the magic of spring fueling smiles and good moods all around and I love love love it!

Spring is often associated with fresh beginnings. In the same way that roots wake up to make new trees and buds open up to form new blooms, I see spring as a perfect opportunity to reflect, reenergise and to some extent, be reborn. There's no room for being idle during spring. Whether it's something that you've been putting off for a while or something entirely new that you've been wanting to try, own it, take action and trust that everything will be ok. Spring is on your side. The combination of the sun, the sky and the light breeze will be encouraging and comforting. And the universe will be cooperating so you'll know when it's your cue to make things happen.

You'll recognise a perfect spring day when you come across it... and there'll be no better time to satisfy that craving for triple scoops of ice cream. :)