It’s not that I didn’t expect it; it’s just that I wasn’t prepared for the spring arrival yet. I mean, I could still feel the icy breathing of winter running through my veins. But it happened unexpectedly one morning when I managed to reveal my nose from the blanket, sniff an interesting fresh air and realize that the nature has changed over the night. I concentrated for a while to be perfectly sure it’s not just my crazy imagination. No, it was official, the spring arrived. The birds were back from far-away territories and they were happiest and noisiest than ever. I could actually hear them arguing, singing, chirping, yelling in so many tonalities and amazing small voices that it made me happy instantly. It was time to get rid of the winter clothes and become a butterfly. When I stepped outside I was wrapped in thousands of scents: fresh grass, bloomy tries, daffodils, tulips and oh… so many more. I could actually hear Vivaldi in my mind. It was the first day of spring; well not exactly… it was the first day of spring for me.
I revealed my new smile because it was the beginning of a new young season full of interesting and fresh ideas. I was finally ready! Spring took me by surprise, the impact was strong and wonderful and I was ready to meet its expectations.
(to be continued)
Traditionally, with the New Year’s Day approaching, people become more superstitious when it comes to luck. All around the globe there are so many traditions and customs that are supposed to bring good luck to folks. Many persons believe strongly in these good luck-bringing customs and they never forget to repeat them year after year. Here are some of these actualized good luck traditions. Hope to bring you good luck!
An interesting good luck custom is to eat fish specialties at the New Year’s Eve Party! It is said that you’ll swim through the New Year like a fish. You will be able to move smoothly and easily and go beyond obstacles with facility in the New Year.
At midnight, between the year ready to conclude and the one to follow, make sure you have some money in your pocket or purse. If the New Year finds you with money in your pocket, you’ll not miss them in the year to come.
Another good luck custom is to wear something new on New Year’s Eve. You don’t have to buy the entire outfit for the New Year’s Eve Party; it’s enough to have one new item. The proper way to welcome the New Year is by wearing something new.
The Dutch are eating donuts on New Year’s Day. They say donuts bring fortune because they have the shape of the ring, which symbolizes the full circle, the year’s cycle. If you don’t want donuts as New Year treat, you can try any ring-shaped food, like onion rings for example.
Make sure you have a bell in your proximity to announce the New Year. It’s a proper way to welcome the New Year and, guess what, it will bring you fortune.
Be aware at the first visitor on New Year’s Day! He or she would bring either good luck or bad luck. It is said that if the first person who visit is a tall, dark-haired man, he will bring good luck to the house and hosts.
It’s a very well-known New Year’s custom to make a lot of noise by organizing fireworks, confetti showers and striking crackers on the night between years. This way, it is said that the old year is getting scared and runs away, making room for the new one. So, be noisy on New Year’s Eve, scare away the concluded year and prepare yourself for the beginning of a lucky one!
The new season announce a grand opening this year. Premiere 1st December with a splendor of refined music and suave song of the Bells. The Wind will act and dance its persuasive role, the Snow will be, as expected, showing its splendor and sparkles in vehement applauses, the Ice will play the role of crystal queen and it will have the world on its feet and the Clouds will decide the decors, keeping the same grey and white palette. Big name on the advertisement sign: WINTER. Will be a whole season representation, and everyone is expected to enjoy the show. People from all over the globe are welcomed and especially children, because every year they make the Winter’s representation even more popular. The dogs are preparing too for the big season’s show. They are barking impatiently at the oncoming Snow’s representation, their favorite personage. With such audience, this Winter Season will be a big success. So, find a comfortable place and let the show begin.
With the colder days approaching, it’s very hard do find a beautiful sunny autumn day to warm your soul. But when one of these days appears, be prepared to seize the opportunity.  Â
Let’s say that you get up one Sunday morning, already used with the rainy days installed until the winter comes and the sun takes you by surprise. Wow, a sunny day in the fall! It’s absolutely necesary to go out for a walk in the park, in the city, with your dog or someone you love. The autumn colors and the sun combine the life in a wonderful picture for the eyes and spirit. The stately oaks emanate great energy and spread their funny acorns on the leaves cover ground.  All the trees show of their lovely autumn shades and there’s not one like other. The tones are red, orange, purple, green, yellow, brown and they all dance a beautiful fall simphony.Â
It’s a nice sunny autumn day. Go out and live the rhythm of life!
It’s all about the beauty of nature, the feeling that returns from past years, the smell that has something different and reminds us of something deep inside our souls, it’s all about the little details and essentials of life. That will be autumn with its miracles and wonderful shades surrounding us. What is about this season, that is so strong and looks deep down into our souls? Admit it, as much as you would hate the rain, there’s something amasingly sad and pleasant about it. The rain makes you discover hidden sensibilities. The black, wet asphalt in the evenings makes a strange reflection of the world in interesting lights and shadows. The people become more intense, some type of freshness and elegance returns in their appearance. The city regains its inner force and loneliness. It’s all about the season’s inspiration and the beauty that should fulfill our lives.
Might be one of the best seasons for many of us. It’s offering us a great image, like an oil painting. The transformation of nature is obvious: the leaves are coloring in beautiful shades, the wind is fresh and invigorating, the rain has that autumn sweet sadness and the pumpkins are everywhere, cheering up the townscape with their shapes and colors.
It’s time for home activities, like making pickles, apple and pumpkin pies, to read a good book that inspires you and prepare yourself for the great events of the season.
I’m here to give you awesome ideas and inspiration for the fall season. So, go ahead and draw upon every category you like.
Have a great Fall Season!