Spring is here, again, apparently

Spring is here, the daffodils are in bloom and the pages of the glossy magazines I now have to read for work are full of gorgeous floral dresses and colourful shoes sandals.  

Yes, it's that time of year again. The time when we paint our toenails and fill ourselves with foolish optimism that this summer is going to be the best summer ever.

That's right, this summer could be a summer full of music festivals, long hot sunny days, picnics wearing floaty white dresses, cycle rides along the river and jugs of Pimms in a gorgeous beer garden.

But in reality it will more likely mean a summer full of passing out on the tube, smelly streets, and battling to keep your Pimms from spilling as you attempt to find a seat. Not to mention the awkward look you get when you cover your floaty summer dress with a cardigan that doesn't match because it's all of a sudden become arctic.

Oh yes, that is the reality of summer.

However, one thing I am looking forward to more than anything is putting on my Havianas and letting my poor Australian feet be free.