The Changing of the Seasons

I've definitely taken an "extended" break from blogging.  I really do desire to be more consistent and I won't offer up an excuse as to why I'm not.  All I can say is that school is kicking my butt, I'm working out a lot more than usual and when I'm not with the man, I like to spend my precious time catching up on trash TV.  Reading blogs is still a part of my daily routine but blogging on my own blog - not so much.  That said, the man and I have been thinking of taking a more "collaborative" approach to blogging so 'ryanjanders' may become some as-yet-unnamed blog that combines our writing and photo-taking.  I'm really looking forward to that since it'll be our first official collaboration of sorts.  While we work on a sweet blog name (butterbeans.com was taken) I'll try to keep up here.  
I've been in a sort of awkward transition that accompanies the change in weather.  Some call it "cabin fever".  The symptoms: desperate longing to be doing anything other than what I'm doing.  I look out my windows and the sky is blue and the trees (okay the pine trees) are green and I want to be outside.  However, I know soon enough it's going to be so uncomfortably hot out there that I'll miss the breezier (putting it mildly) days of spring.  I'm trying to stay focused on one day at a time but it gets difficult with the changing of the seasons and the significance of going from winter to spring.  To me, spring always holds such promise.  The gray days give way to brighter skies and sun.  While it's true that I'm not a huge champion of snow, I think that the changing in seasons is really a reminder - a marker, if you will - to look back at what we've accomplished and maybe re-evaluate goals and plans.  I'm a huge planner (have I previously mentioned that?) so by nature I'm always looking for the next thing.  Just like most things that's both good and bad.  It gives me a constant sort of restlessness.  Luckily, R helps balance me so that I'm not forever looking down the road and missing the here and now.  I'm looking forward to the changes that spring has in store.  
Random bits for fun: I actually joined a gym!  It's official!  I've been working with a trainer for about a month now and I'm really enjoying it.  Granted, my post work-out routine now consists of a hot shower and some Icy/Hot but I really am enjoying it.  I'm finding this strength that I never knew I had.  Strength that goes beyond being able to run five miles.  It's gratifying to have the ability to do what the trainer is asking me to do.  It's great to finally PUSH myself (lots of grunting going on when I'm lifting weights and I'm a sweaty mess).  While I know I still have a long way to go and I don't really think I'm down any weight, I'm starting to respect myself and my body and that's invaluable.