Spring Has Sprung

March 1st, 2011.

Technically the first day of spring isn't until March 21, but personally, I declare spring the moment I can turn my February calendar to the month of March. Just the thought of green grass, daffodils, and warm sunshine makes my heart melt.

Even though I probably should be finishing up a paper and crossing off the rest of my to-do list for this week, I can't seem to get motivated. Not three days before spring break. I mean, come on. (And yes, I am in the library blogging. Thanks for asking. I'm mentally exhausted from reading about 30+ articles about health care in the United States.)

My encouragement for today:

"I have loved you with an everlasting love;

I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.

I will build you up again,

and you, Virgin Israel, will be rebuilt.

Again you will take up your timbrels

and go out to dance with the joyful."

Jeremiah 31: 3-4.