Day 267 -- getting out in the sunshine

The sun shone today with cooler temperatures, but gorgeous sun and blue sky. Much of my work occurs indoors -- well all of it happens inside a building <smile>. So, today I was intent on getting out into the great light and enjoy the outside. I did manage to do this, too! I walked to another building where I did more work, then went to the library to return one book and take out another. Then the delightful walk back to my office, during which I had a great chat with a colleague from the other side of campus. Our paths generally don't cross unless at a faculty meeting or function. So that was a treat. <smile>

Sunshine -- it seems almost infectious -- bringing with it a host of positive thoughts and feelings. It is interesting. I grew up in a city that averages 325 sunny days each year -- the third sunniest city in Canada. So, living on the Atlantic coast brings a new appreciation for sunny days, as here it is likely between 270-280 days per year with sun -- but often with cloud, rain, mist and such mixed into many of those days. I expect that the affect sunshine has on me has something to do with the weather where I spent most of my life. Although, I have noted that after a 2 week stretch of grey skies that even people from here show a sense of relief at seeing the sun again. I did know two students from Nova Scotia when I was in grad school in Winnipeg. They found all the sun oppressive and were the happiest of campers on occasional rainy days.<smile>

The selection for today may be a bit over the top in its mood elevating aspects, but it is a fun song. Enjoy!

Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows -- Lesley Gore