playing pretend.

 {image from here}

there is still a good amount of snow

lingering around our neighborhood,

covering up grass

and lending its chill to the air.

but i'm going to pretend that it's not there.

the sun is shining and it's springtime!

because i'm not acknowledging the snow i'm going to...

...ride my bike downtown to shop

at the yummy natural foods store

instead of hurrying to the nearby

enormous supermarket

that lacks a local, organic focus

...wear a dress with leggings, a cardigan & ballet flats

instead of jeans, boots & wool socks

...go for a run outside in the sunshine

with a curly haired puppy brimming with energy

instead of making excuses why the gym is

too far away to hit the treadmill

...explore the downtown shops

with a coffee in hand

and bask in the bright sunshine

instead of staying huddled up inside,

cursing the cold.

i'm ready for spring weather

and i'm going to act like it's here...

snow or no snow!