Right about now, the cherry blossoms are in bloom around Tokyo, Japan. The period lasts about a week to 10 days, after which the flower petals fall and litter the ground. During this time-it depends on the latitude, southerly climes early and northerly later- the Japanese spread blankets beneath the tree canopies and marvel at the ephemeral beauty of the cherry blossom. The musings can get quite profound due in no small part to the large quantities of alcohol consumed. OK, maybe my recollections are colored by the large amounts of alcohol I consumed. These are cherry blossoms in Meguro, Tokyo.
NYC doesn't mark the seasonal change. There's no ceremony. It was winter, now it's spring. The clothing on the shop window mannequins will be different, more flip flops and less Ugg boots on pedestrians, and sunbathers make their appearance on park benches. Here's a crocus in Central Park.
Today's workout:
-100 burpees
-L-sit chin-ups
