51 fun things to do this Spring

Want to have not a single dull moment this spring? Read on!

Instructions for the List

Print it out. Put it in your pocket. Do it. 

The Springler's List

1. Go jogging

2. Wake up with the Sun

3. Re-dream your dreams

4. Write your dream on a piece of paper

5. Laminate your dream paper

6. Look for a seed

7. Plant the seed

8. Find out what plant the seed grows into

9. Make a smoothie

10. Feed a dog

11. Burn your jacket

12. Burn your coat

13. Burn your hoodie

14. Paint a sheep

15. Drink aloe vera juice

16. Write a story

17. Dance in the streets

18. Learn to play violin

19. Make your own band

20. Get a gig for your band

21. Play in your band

22. Make your own game

23. Build a sand castle

24. Do the rain dance at a signal

25. Enact Superman

26. Make your own cartoon

27. Name your cartoon Schindler

28. Go on a picnic in your backyard

29. Camp in your local park

30. Ride a tricycle to a club

31. Play a flute in a restaurant

32. Sing to a flower

33. Plan a sleepover

34. Print your own book

35. Name a vegetable after Spiderman

36. Name a flower after Spongebob

37. Name a star after Pinocchio

38. Cut your own hair

39. Cut other people's hair

40. Spin a hula hoop at the dinner table

41. Make your own paper boat

42. Eat all kinds of berries

43. Swing

44. Run a marathon 

45. Eat Avocado Toast

46. Master the art of french cooking

47. Write a message in a bottle

48. Find a message in a bottle

49. Grow tomatoes in your garden

50. Go to Spring Break

51. Bake malteser cupcakes

1 down, 50 to go

iWelcome The Sun

The Sun, The Moon and I are celebrating the First day of Spring, and oh, so is Google. I woke up today to the foggiest morning, not knowing today is THE day. The First day of Spring. The fog obviously didn't help my case.

Forwarding fast to the point of the day I realized the importance of today, thanks to that picture I received on my WhatsApp. Yes, it was The Solar Eclipse. I cannot believe I missed it. But then again, it wasn't as crazy to the local eyes of London as BBC portrayed it. That type of image probably just comes with equipment, and clearer skies of course. Else you're just stuck with your fog. But, you're not alone ..

Spotted: A randomer Googling The Infamous Eclipse

Lots of us would much rather rely on our good ol' mate Google for the latest gossip. I like how the Eclipse marked the First day of Spring this year. Makes it nothing but all the more special. 

I stepped out, without my jacket, yes, to Welcome the Sun. Turns out, I wasn't the only one. 

Exhibit A: The daring Pigeon tanning himself at the edge of a London Platform

Exhibit B: The Mighty Spring Flowers blooming away

Everyone has their own way of Welcoming the Sun. You might be packing your essentials to go out for a picnic, or you're probably camping in your backyard. Either way, get ready to go out with Miss Sunderella, she's back and she's here. 

And for me, I'm only thrilled to have my shadow back.

Peace Sir

#HappyMothersDay

Today's most sensational hashtag is probably #HappyMothersDay.

Technically, everyday should be mother's day, but today, in particular, is that one day that all the children around the world devote to celebrating and hastagging how special their moms are. To be honest, for a large part of my life, I never even knew when mother's day was, let alone celebrating it. Things have changed now. I've realized that its not always enough to feel that your mom is the most special person in your heart; expression matters. It makes her so explicitly happy, even the smallest expression, that its so totally worth it.

Your mom is probably the most unconditional person there ever is when it comes to you. The only thing she's qualified in is Love, and she expects nothing back. Oh yes, she's done her PhD in How to Love, Unconditionally - something most people can only dream of achieving. I wonder how they do it. In fact, even now, I am undoubtedly my mom's career. She's worked on me since I was born. And even in my worst times, I am my mom's Star Project - All day, Everyday. 

In my opinion, mothers should be celebrated everyday. But let's ask ourselves, how much does that happen in reality? So many mothers, and women in general, are controlled, beaten up and/or insulted. In short, treated as worthless. Fair? I don't think so. Jonathan Simpson, a Labour Councillor, tells us of ways we can help these women and these mothers out in his blog A Happy And Safe Mother's Day. Have a read!

For now, lets all go make our moms feel special, with maybe a small collage, a FaceTime call or something as little as saying "I love you Mom". 

Happy Mother's Day!       

iEat Avocado Toast

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Simple but Genius!

It's almost like my new tradition. I fall asleep after a big long day, go to the nicest places in my dreams - up the mountains and under the water of course, wake up when my alarm starts screaming at me, get myself on a Yoga mat to burn off my totally unnecessary carbs and run straight to the kitchen bewitched by the thought of my Avocado waiting for me to crack it open and destroy it. 

My Cracked Open Avo :)

A Recipe for Blessing

Key Ingredients:

A pinch of sea salt
A dash of black pepper
A drop of lemon
A slice of bread
A hint of excitement
And a very questionable Avocado

The Avo-Tomato Duet on my Chop Board

There's a lot you can do to this fruit to make it yummy in your tummy, I generally like to dissect it into thin, long strips for starters. 

You might also want to chop a tomato for your toast (optional), I like to.   

The rest is really a personal choice, some hand mash the Avocado while others like them in strips for their toast. I have phases - at times mashed, at times shredded pieces. Whatever you do, don't forget to sprinkle some salt, lemon and lots of black pepper. And drizzling some olive oil on top of it all, is always a good idea.

I've started to realize that a nice healthy breakfast in the morning really defines the rest of your day. My new Avo Toast tradition leaves me feeling fresh and energetic for the rest of my day! In fact, Leo Widrich, the Co-founder and COO at Buffer, points out How your Productivity is Determined by What you Eat in his blog. And especially eating Avocados is believed to lower bad cholesterol, and improve learning and muscle function. See for yourself!

In the meantime ..

PRESENTING MY AVO TOAST!

Type A - Long pieces with sprinkled black pepper et al.

Type B - Mashed Avo with grilled Halloumi

Type C - Mashed Avo with an evil smile

Try it, and let me know how you liked it. Stay healthy, wealthy and wise. And, for more Avo experiments and recipes, check out The Scoop Avocado Blog.

Bon Appétit! :)