This past week, I've been feeling conflicted in more ways than one. Mainly, I have been overjoyed at the aspect of Texas springtime. I LOVE this time of year. I love the wildflowers, the weather that is picture perfect (for the most part), the increase of fresh seasonal produce in the market again, and being able to start my herb garden anew for the year.
The conflict comes in because this time of year, my head starts to feel fuzzy, my nose gets runny, I constantly have a cough. It's the dreaded allergy season! It makes me feel like i'm walking around with my head under water.
I am pretty lucky with allergies compared to most people around this part of Texas. I have several friends and relatives who are allergic to everthing under the sun (literally) .. Pine Pollen is my trigger. It starts it peak around late February/early March depending on the tempatures. We have had a relatively mild and dry February so it's going to be a killer pine pollen season, I can tell already.
It has been gorgeous warm weather the past week. Yesterday, we traveled to Independence,Tx(near Brenham) to get herbs from the Rose Emporium(they have beautiful selection, much better than local retailers). All day long the wind blew up to 40mph while we were out and about. By nightfall it had reached the nearly freezing mark... Oh my poor tender vegetation. We are expecting another freeze tonight. Perhaps I missed the mark on thinking spring has arrived. If anything Texas spring is unpredictable. I love that, I hate that (thus my title post :P).
So keep me in mind, while I'm out enjoying the beautiful wildflowers and working in my patio herb garden. I'll be drugged up on Allegra D and Nasonex clutching a tissue in one hand, but enjoying the crazy ups and downs of Texas Springtime.
PS: I know these posts would be MUCH more effective with photos, but i've been lazy on that front. I will try more in the future :)
Hugs!
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