Spring Time: Part II

Dear Arizona,

Since spring has begun, I have started observing this very foreign world with new eyes.

Eyes that have noticed a lot of things. I will share what I have learned/observed.

First: Trees come in colors other than green and icky-green. I had no idea. And I am talking about spring colors, not the lovely shades of fall.
Pink, for example, is wonderful spring color. I have yet to capture a shot of the gorgeous reds, yellows, and purples. I will in soon!

Second: Citizens of Arkansas must have stronger legs than Arizonans. I love walking around outside and have discovered that flat ground is a rarity. There are hills Ev.eRy.Where! Up and down I walk all day... my poor little legs are definitely not used to it. And neither is poor Hogarth, my truck. His sad little gas mileage has gone down. Fortunately, I work a mile away and don't go too many other places other than school (and Brock drives us both there).

Third: There are people living in the same world that I live in, who more their lawn more than once a summer! My mind has been blown! Brock mowed last Monday and is supremely distraught that it is scheduled to rain all this week, postponing his next mow until two Mondays from the previous mow. He says our lawn will be a jungle by then and I just don't understand! I have never even mowed a lawn before.

Fourth and Last: Spring smells divine! All the flowers are overtaking my senses and I love it! Not to mention all the people putting their grills to good use... Speaking of which, Brock and I just inherited one from his Grampa and I can't wait to put it to good use ourselves!


On another completely different note. I am officially official. I can drive in the state of Arkansas now (took me long enough, right? Yeah, shut up.)! Driver's license and license plate all say Arkansas on them. I feel authentic now. Luckily I haven't sported an accent yet. Yet. I sometimes get a hint of one at work (or hanging out with my mother-in-law) when I'm constantly talking to people, but it goes away quickly.

Well, Arizona. That's it for today. Hopefully all this rain doesn't wash away all the colorful tree blossoms so that I can send pictures. 10 INCHES BY WEDNESDAY! Isn't like the annual amount for Arizona??

I love you all! Hugs to everyone.
Love,
Arkansas