Sunny Sunday

 Joy and rapture. A Sunday that is actually Sunny. Could this be a sign that winter may be coming to its end? The days are lengthening and the lino on the bathroom does not feel so stingy and icy-cold in the mornings.

The cat enjoyed (and is still enjoying) a long nap in the sunshine on our bed. Cats lolling in the sun look nearly as comfy as cats snuggled up next to a fire or heater. There is something tremendously comforting about observing a feline lying around purring contentedly.

With Spring just around the corner, there are several things I'm looking forward to:
1.  A classroom that is not freezing cold first thing in the morning.
2.  Flowers and whatnot blooming, and I shall discover whether or not I get hay-fever when living near the sea as opposed to entirely surrounded by pines and various plant-life of an allergy-inducing nature.
3.  Delicious spring/summer fruits shall become readily available.
4.  Not getting the flu or nasty lose-your-voice illnesses.
5.  Going out for walks and not requiring scarves, gloves, hoods/hats etc.
6.  Eating ice-cream in the sunshine.
7.  It won't be dark when it is time to get up. Getting up for work seems more civilised when you don't appear to be dragging yourself out of bed before sunrise.
8.  Sitting outside in the sun and reading.
9.  Having picnics or lunches outside.
10.  Getting closer to the summer holidays!