What life is truly like is like a spring day, in the very beginning of spring. It’s shining outside, there is a whisper that comes from the sun, begs you to come out and play. You go outside in shorts, not because you think it’s warm enough but because you just want to do it. You want to break the rules, a right of passage in some way. You lay out in the grass, laugh with your friends until your stomach hurts, until you’re crying. You lay with them until they get too cold and leave you stuck in the middle of your mind, dazed, lost in thought. They leave you stuck in the middle of your mind, the part where the sunshine has inspired thoughts of future, past, dreams, wishes, misfortunes. Yes, it’s cold. All those irritating chill bumps rise on your arms but you keep smiling, won’t budge, won’t admit, like it’s not happening. You are searching for your sun, your happiness. Yes, life is just like that. Be cautious though, for what is given can be taken away. Appreciate all of the rainy season, all of this analogous life.