Aahhh! Spring is in the air, the songbirds are making their way back, building nests and singing songs. The snow is melting and the bears and skunks are stirring about looking for food. Soon the insects will be buzzing about for the same reason as the bears and skunks…Here are some ways for you to make the best of the coming warmth.
- Take a moment early in the morning or in the evening, to absorb the scents and sounds of spring, the sweet warbling of the songbirds, the smell of the budding trees - (a bit sappy but nice nonetheless.
- When walking in the early morning or in the evening, make a point of stepping on the crunchy, “hollow” ice that forms on the shallow puddles.
- Leave colorful bits of string or even dryer lint in the trees for the birds to line their nests with.
- Leave a window open at night in order to listen to the spring peepers - they will be around all summer too.
- Close your eyes, face the sun and let it warm you to your very soul, it will drive away the winter chill and renew your spirit.
- Spring is a time of beginnings, this is a good time to start a new project (after the spring cleaning is done), or look into a new hobby or interest.
- Get your outdoor gear ready for summer. Whether it is camping, hiking or outdoor entertaining in your own backyard. Now is a great time to get great deals on summer stuff for the deck, lawn, garden and all those outdoor activities that you enjoy.
- Pick up the trash you find popping out of the snow in your neighborhood. When your neighbors spot you out there, they will likely take a cue from you and help out.
- Open all of the windows in the house on a warm day, and fill your rooms with the fresh, spring air scent. Nothing refreshes a home like a cool breeze blowing through it.
- Go for a hike or a bike ride or any other fun outdoor activity just to shake off those winter cobwebs. Take the family and friends along and make a day of it!
Once “old man winter” takes his leave, it seems there is just not enough time to get it all together for the warmer weather. Take a pause and a deep breath and the pleasures of spring will come to you. After a long, dreary winter, this time of year, although busy, should be appreciated for what it is - a time of renewal.
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春回大地：10种尽情享受春天的方法
啊哈！空气中已经能闻到春天的气息，鸣鸟正在归途，边唱着歌边筑起它们的巢。雪正在融化，熊和臭鼬们都开始奔走着寻找食物。这儿有一些方法，让你更好地享受即将到来的温暖季节：
在清晨或是傍晚花一些时间，闻一闻花香，聆听春天的声音，鸣鸟甜美的啼唱，闻着树木初长新芽的气息——有点朝气蓬勃但也美好。
当我们漫步在清晨或是傍晚，留意脚下发出吱嘎吱嘎的声音，积雪形成了浅浅的水洼。
把一些颜色鲜艳或者甚至是干的麻布条留在树上给小鸟们，让它们连接自己的小巢。
晚上开着窗户，听听春天里“偷窥者”的声音——它们在夏天也会一直在周围。
闭上你的眼睛，面朝太阳，让它温暖你的灵魂，它将驱走冬季的寒冷，重振你的精神。
一年之季在于春，这是一个开始一项新计划的好时机（春季结束清扫工作也完成了），或开始挖掘新的兴趣爱好。
让你的车为夏季的出行做好准备。你可以野营、徒步旅行或是在你自己的后花园里进行一些娱乐活动。现在是一个为夏季活动准备些东西的大好时机，那些你喜欢的甲板、草坪、花园以及所有户外运动。
捡起你的邻居家附近化雪后出现的垃圾。当你的邻居发现你在那儿，他们很有可能跟你一起帮忙收拾。
在暖和的日子里打开房间所有的窗户，让你的房间充满新鲜的春天的空气。没有任何东西可以像凉爽的清风吹过你的房间那样能净化空气。
去远足、骑车外出或者任何一种户外活动来抖落那些冬日里的蜘蛛网。花一整天的时间和家人朋友聚在一起。
当冬天离去，看上去好像没有足够的时间为温暖的天气聚在一起。停下来，深呼吸，春天的快乐气息将扑面而来。经过了一个漫长、沉闷的冬季，一年的这个时候，尽管忙碌，但仍应它的意义而被珍惜——这是一个复苏的时节。