21 signs it's spring in New York
It's spring! The birds are chirping, the leaves are blooming and flowers are quietly emerging from the ground.
Unless, of course, you live in America's brightest shining dump-hole -- New York City.
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After five violent months of subzero temperatures, urine-drenched snow and frozen rat rot, New Yorkers count down to la primavera every year. For two warmish weeks a year, the city's denizens get to leave their houses, get on a dirty train, walk down a crowded block and go sit indoors at a windowless office for 12 hours at a time.
Ah, spring.
Here's a look at what the planet's most precious season looks like in the greatest city in the world.
1. When dew-kissed blossoms emerge from earth's tender blanket.
2. When Mother Nature leaves fine gifts for her favorite city children.
3. It's the time of year when New Yorkers reach out to love one another.
{cardId: 23858}4. Gallant fish, flush with youth, move through New York's cool spring waters, searching for a better life.
5. The air is thick with the scent of cherry blossoms and bags.
6. Inside every puddle, you find love -- and a dream.
{cardId: 23866}7. Aaaaah nature, your harvest is so generous and so plentiful.
8. The snow may be gone, but the souls of the dead will always stay with us.
9. Hush! Nature's children have woken to suckle at the earth's warm bosom.
{cardId: 23932}10. Honestly, I don't even know.
11. Seen at dusk: cigarette butts, weaves, a fresh new sprig of optimism.
12. What a banquet of love, peace, and expired bread rolls.
13. Go forth, gentle doves, the season be with you.
{cardId: 23942}14. Spring towards spring!
{cardId: 23935}15. The greatest city in the world
16. Nature has been so kind to her children. So giving.
17. Seen: bird at dusk. of life.
{cardId: 23967}18. Spring's warm breezes tickle the soul.
19. Open your hearts to all the light and joy around you.
20. The season's finest delicacies, enjoyed by the most humble of creatures.
21. Rejoice! For spring is here.
Heather was the Web Trends reporter at Mashable NYC. Prior to joining Mashable, Heather wrote regularly for UPROXX and GOOD Magazine, was published in The Daily Dot and VICE, and had her work featured in Entertainment Weekly, Jezebel, Mic, and Gawker. She loves small terrible dogs and responsible driving. Follow her on Twitter @wear_a_helmet.
