Journeys With Jani

There are just some days that sneak up and grab hold of your heart — today was one of them.

Coming out of the office, it hit me instantly: that first real breath of spring.

The temperature was hovering right around 80 (which is perfect in my book), not too hot — just that cozy, Goldilocks kind of weather that makes you want to find a front porch somewhere and just be. But even better than the feel of it was the smell. Oh, y’all… the honeysuckle.

The heavy, sweet aroma hung in the air like some invisible welcome mat. The vines have just about taken over the back fence behind the office, winding and curling like they own the place — and honestly, I’m not mad about it. I found myself standing there for a minute, doing nothing but breathing it all in. Funny how something so small can make you pause in the middle of a busy day and just feel grateful, isn’t it?

The little birds were out too, busy with their important bird business. Their nests are tucked into the trees, and they were chattering back and forth like a bunch of tiny old ladies catching up after church. It was the kind of sound that makes everything feel a little lighter.

Spring in the South is something special. Sure, the pollen is out there plotting against us all, but for a few perfect weeks? It’s pure magic.

The world feels softer. The days feel a little longer. And somehow, even just standing by a fence covered in honeysuckle, life feels a little sweeter.

Sometimes you don’t need a big trip or a grand plan to remind you of the good stuff. Sometimes, it’s right there waiting… …just outside the office door.

XOXO, Jani 💛