Katerina Blogs: My Spring self

Spring is here! Yes it is! For good (I hope). I mean it’s the Netherlands…You can never be sure…But it’s here (for now)!

Every year, around this time, I am transforming to my spring self. Sort of like werewolves on a full moon. I just can’t stay indoors! Just like now that I am writing this post enjoying the sun by the pont behind Dante.

And you know what? I feel like I earned spring this year! For a Greek -15 degrees in winter is hard! That’s why I think I appreciate the good weather more now. I feel like one of those Nordic types that with 15 degrees they put on their t-shirts and head outdoors. I am thinking it’s strange what a bit of sun and warm temperature can do to a person. You immediately feel happier and more energetic.

My friends also started transforming into their spring selves. We are all so excited! Just can stop smiling and rambling (part of our spring personalities)! We even started picnics. Well not the traditional ones but they sure are fun. Some of them though, have been having a bit unusual reactions, like urges to dy their hair Swedish blond and lie on tanning beds until they get that tropical touch. No judgement!

I hear that spring in Netherlands is beautiful. I can’t wait to see more of it. So put on your sunglasses, take your books and get out there! Even studying is a bliss under the sun.

[Katerina Petropoulou (25) studies Business Communication and Digital Media at Tilburg University and blogs for Univers.]