Spring. My favorite season is finally here! The other night I noticed that the Bradford Pears on campus were finally budding and for just a second, it took my breath away. I love the sense of purity and newness that the season represents, it bring me such a sense of peace and serenity. There is a quote by Robert Orben that I just love, I think he said it best,”Spring is God's way of saying, 'One more time!'”
Bradford Pears
Claude Monet's Garden at Giverny, France 
An oil painted by Monet, inspired by his garden 
Probably is most known piece "Lilly Pond"
My mom and I often talk about our “Bucket Lists”, the sky is the limit when we discuss all the things that we must do before we die. When I was a freshman in High School, we studied a series of paintings by Claude Monet in my art class and I fell absolutely in love with his work. I decided then that I must see his original paintings in person someday. I still want to, but I’ve added another Monet related must-see to my list. I MUST visit his garden in Giverny, France! It was the garden that inspired some of his most famous oil paintings.
I hope everyone takes a few minutes to slow down and take in the new season. You never know, sitting under a tree may lead you to add something new to your bucket list.
-B
This post gives me and excuse to play one of my favorite Norah Jones songs, enjoy!
