The weather just got pretty here in Washington and this entire week has been sunny and approaching (or meeting tomorrow and Friday) 70 degrees. When the sun even peeks out here, people flood outdoors and do bizarre things in about 64 degrees - they break out the bikinis, they wear tanks, have picnics, splash around in the freezing sound, and generally have too much fun. Ben and I decided to have a picnic during the golden hour with soft cheeses, delicious rosemary bread and a light french rose. By evening the breeze was a bit chilly so I needed a loose-weave sweater and pants (as opposed to a bikini like others around). I really loved wearing this casual look and it kept me nice and warm as the breeze picked up and the sun set.
I think that you need to live in a totally miserable-weather location to be able to appreciate the warm weather and changing seasons. Ben does not agree, but as I grew up in Hawaii with gorgeous days every single day, I can tell you - it's not that special when every single day is 76 degrees with an ocean breeze. Here, where is rains about 364 days of the year, people go bonkers when it's sunny. Everyone gets giddy, overwhelmed, and sometimes we get off of work early... because it's sunny outside. Trust me folks, appreciate your rainy days!