Blossoming

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom in DC right now; I've not had the chance to see them this year, but I assure you that they are absolutely gorgeous. Yesterday, while sitting in some class that was not interesting me at all, I thought about all the rain that northern Virginia usually gets and looked out to see a clear, sunny day. It amazes me to think that even though I'm not partial to rain, I still find Virginia's spring infinitely more enjoyable. I suppose there's something about variances in the weather and surrounding landscape that stimulates the soul more than the standard 80 degree sunny days that we get in Texas for almost half a year.

Nevertheless, spring is beautiful no matter the geographical standpoint from which you view it. It's the one season that reminds me that the world is ever-changing. In the north, birds return home, flowers bloom, bulky layers of clothes are removed, and life becomes more bearable. The south does not have that same effect, which is why I think everyone in Texas seems to love the cold; in a way, it's their 'spring' because it's a drastic change from the norm. Change stimulates my brain much like marijuana does to its users. I always want to make a change to my life, just to see the outcome and how others react to it. These are almost never very outrageous, just enough to stir up conversation for a day or two. There is, however, one very recent, very radical change to my life. If you're a fellow Cru-ite, you know what I'm talking about. More on it later (maybe). Next on my list of radical changes: black faux-hawk? No, never. Leave that to Sandy and whoever else is up for such a hairstyle. I feel like this is my favorite topic - change. I'm not sure why, I'm just absolutely fascinated with it.
One word that's been reincorporated into my conversations is 'loyalty.' Honestly, I've never had to even think about the meaning of it because there's no doubt in my mind that I'm loyal to my friends and family. It's only one ingredient to the glue that hold relationships together, but it's a very important trait that each person should have some degree of. It seems that the less loyal a person is, the less genuine and pleasing their relationships with others are. I'm thinking of the new trend in teenage lifestyles in which there are no boyfriend-girlfriend relationships. In place, there are 'friends with benefits' and random people who are most likely illegally drunk. Clearly, morals are lacking in many people's lives. It's sad that our society is flushing itself down the toilet so quickly.
Loyally yours,
Anna