You should all be feeling quite relieved now that the typical Tax Day stress has been lifted...hopefully. Actually, taxes are due this year on the 17th of April, but the 15th is generally regarded as the day taxes are due. As such, April 16th was designated as National Stress Awareness Day in 1992 as a way to realize that you should feel a bit of relief now that the IRS has finished their control over you for another year. However, there are plenty of other things for people to be stressed out about: school, work, bills, kids, dogs, husbands, etc. Even though Tax Day is over, and that's certainly something to celebrate, these are all definitely things that bug most, if not all, of us! You should kick back a bit today, crack open a beer or other refreshing beverage, and chill out with your favorite past time: doing absolutely nothing!
One way that many people relieve their stress is through the planting, weeding, watering, and pruning of plants and vegetables in their garden. I personally do not see the aspect of fun in this activity--probably because I kill every member of the plantae family that I lay my hands on--but for many it is relaxing. So, today is for you folks! We are observing National Gardening Month today. The National Gardening Association even goes so far as to say that gardening improves people's attitudes toward nutrition, helps students perform better in school, and grows community spirit. I don't know about all that, but I guess if you like getting your hands dirty, playing with worms, and caring for even more living organisms, go for it! Today is your day so go shine on your plants! They even have 101 ways to celebrate (http://www.nationalgardenmonth.org/)! Enjoy!
For those who live in the New England states, you may have had the day off today (unless you're a retail slave or food slave or have anything to do with other people...sorry, rant complete) for the celebration of Patriot's Day, celebrated the third Monday of every April. It is the celebration of the start of the Battle of Lexington and Concord which began the American Revolution. It also commemorates the "Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," so if you're into that whole American History thing (I prefer British history, being a medievalist and all :P), party hardy!
Well, the Holiday Hero took a lovely stroll down Central Avenue today to meet me at school, and I'll be returning with him down the same road--definitely stress-relieving unless you get approached by the various odd people on said road or nearly get run down by a bus! Aside from that, it's really rather comforting. He was also busy trimming up our yard and cleaning up the garden area, so two holidays celebrated! Boom!
Cheers!
Celebration Sensation, out!
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