Irregular posts, warm weather and changing moods

A friend of mine called me over the weekend and castigated me for not posting anything on the blog for the past four weeks. As I have said before, my irregularity is a function of three things- a) lots of work in office that consumes me mentally to an extent that it is difficult to think of something else to write about; b) whatever time one does get then is spent in the company of our wonderful son, Sanjay, who just turned nine months, has started crawling and is an absolute joy; and c) sheer laziness on my part.

I should add a fourth reason- warm weather. Warm weather, especially coming off a really cold winter, is something I want to treasure- I guess we all do! So, when the sun shines out bright, it is imperative that we either drive out, walk or run or do something outdoors as that is a luxury that would go away in a few months. Over the last month, Boston has seen incredibly good weather. Temperatures have often been in the seventies, sometimes touching the eighties too and that has meant walks by the sea-shore, enjoying the serenity of the sea and the warmth of the sun even as the trees and grass turn green in what promises to be a terrific summer.

There is something about the sun that impacts my mood too. The fact that you could see the sun even when you are coming out of the office after a hard day's work can elevate spirits, more than I ever imagined they would. I feel energized, there is a spring in the step and there is a resolution to pursue healthy habits- walking, running, regular exercising etc. We will have to wait for a few months to figure out how seasonal those resolutions are- but undoubtedly, warm weather brings better moods all around- lately I have seen more people smiling in office! Which is probably why people retire in warm climates- Florida, Arizona etc remain destinations of desire for retirement- I bet weather plays a big part.

It also looks like the Boston Red Sox are getting positively impacted by the weather this year. But given their chequered past, I shall not celebrate just yet. But then, the warm sun, the blue ocean, and the greenery all around are reasons enough to be really pleased, and I will enjoy this weather till it lasts!!