Rebecca Woolington/The Oregonian

What happens when a whole city, deprived of vitamin D for many months, suddenly feels warm rays of sun on their shoulders? Garbage truck drivers smile at bicyclists, flowers pop out of buds, sandals are dug out from under rain boots in hall closets, and even the most curmudgeonly feel surprisingly just...better.

Here are 21 Instragrams from Portlanders who are finding joy in the sudden (and probably short) pre-spring.

Stay safe out there, Portland. Remember, your skin has been covered for roughly 180 days. Put on some sunscreen!

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There will be blossoms.

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So many blossoms.

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And views of Mount Hood at all times of day.

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And then back to the blossoms.

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Because honestly, they don't last that long. So why not?

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Before you know it, the sky will be hazier and the weather hotter, and our hearts less open to the beautiful blooms.

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Have a picnic!

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Take your cat outside!

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Have we mentioned the importance of soaking in the pink trees against the blue sky?

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And the wispy white clouds?

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And that amazing mountain?

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Even chemtrails look beautiful.

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Of course sunrises look good.

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Really though, let's be honest with ourselves, it's the blossoms.

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It was always the blossoms.

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Lizzy Acker | The Oregonian/OregonLive

So grab a friend,

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Or get on a bike.

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And enjoy the weather!

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Rebecca Woolington/The Oregonian

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