Gatha & Gratitude 2.13.2008
When the trees blossom pink and it’s sunny,
I vow with all Beings,
To bask in the beauty of Spring time,
Go outside, and hear all the birds sing!
It is gorgeous here in Rome today. I think I can say that Spring has officially arrived. The cherry trees are already dropping their little petals in the wind and people are stripping off the fur coats (that they really didn’t needs in the first place…). I went for a walk today in Villa Ada and I was blown away by how absolutely beautiful and serene the park is. I am also extraordinarily grateful that it is practically our back yard.
I’ve decided that winter is a particularly difficult time of year to arrive in a new city, because a city cannot really be at it’s best during the cold hibernation of winter. Now that nature is working her stuff here in the city, it is like being in a different place altogether.
Can you tell? I have Spring Fever! So, please, Yoginis, cut me some slack. I want to go outside and play a bit. I will post for sure, but life is coming into full bloom and it is time to enjoy the abundance and beauty of nature (before mosquito season)!
March 13th, 2008 at 11:35 am
Go out and play you deserve it! Spring is my favoite season, I would love to see Rome in the Spring.
March 13th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Erin, are you NOT coming to Italy on your big trip? Aren’t you going to be here soon? By the way, if you are coming to Rome (or anywhere near) I would love to have a coffee with you and your beautiful family!
March 13th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
You have my absolute blessing to go out and play. It is the same here in Houston as you describe in Rome, well, without the beautiful buildings and the Villa Ada, and the fur coats nor the spoken italian but sunny, REAL sunny and 72 degrees. Just like you…
Who am I kidding?
March 13th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
Spring is in the air in Rome, one of the most romantic cities in the world. It’s in the 70s in Texas, a state I fled weeks ago. Today, it snowed and sleeted all day long. Pooh.
March 14th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
We’ll cut you tons of slack.
I’m reading (YES! A BOOK!) called, “Eat, Pray, Love” and the first section is about Rome. So along with your posts, I’m about ready to get on an airplane. I want spring fever in Italy. Enjoy!!
March 14th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Oh I SOOO have Spring Fever too!
March 14th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Today we were able to be outside for a long time today. The snow is finally melting. Not exactly cherry blossoms, yet, but a beautiful sight after a long winter. Enjoy!!