happy may day

MAY is finally here.

living in oregon, "april showers" just mean "normal weather for another month".

before moving to the pacific northwest, i tried to mentally prepare myself for the amount of rain i was going to endure during several months out of the year. let it be known; there is little you can do to prepare yourself for this while living in a place like memphis, where the most moisture you feel is in the 60% humidity that clings to your skin. i have to say, though, i have a new appreciation for the rain, and more importantly the sun. i have come to feel peace during the overcast and rainy days here in oregon. i appreciate the rain, because without it, the moss wouldn't grow, the lime green ferns wouldn't flourish, the "woods" wouldn't feel like a jungle, and the SUN would be taken for granted.

 but MAY is here now. i wish for blooming flowers, warmer weather, & more sunny days.

photographs by the lovely linzy witherspoon. check out her blog & tumblr.