It took so long for spring to come up here, its my first season this far north. Winter was endless… when all of a sudden I blinked and it immediately feels like summer. Today was the first truly hot day, and the heat here is heavy. I was relieved in early afternoon when scattered thunderstorms rolled on in. The mountain is beautifully green now that her leaves are fully out. The first big rain after the bloom. Imagine the heavenly smell! Petrichor in the purest form. I set out a chair under the porch next to a lilac bush. The rain sounded amazing. Every time I saw lighting I waited for thunder. Such electric relaxation! Its still raining heavy, and ive left all my windows open to let in the cool air. Slowly dozing away to the sound of drizzle as I write this…. waiting for may to come, happy for the rain