This is the time of year of blah! When a lot of us, develop the winter blues, cabin fever and some of us SAD. I think all of these tie in together, lack of sunlight affects our moods. I didn't think I had a problem, til we moved to Alaska. We arrived January 5th, years ago. Alaska is the land of the midnight sun and I really felt it. I remember driving my son to preschool, it was 9am and pitch black outside. The Sun didn't make an appearance, til 10am. If the day was overcast and gray, it was really difficult, by 3pm it would start to get dark. I managed to be okay, when i kept busy, starting going out and meeting people. Later a job, saved my sanity. I think this is why Valentine's Day is such a big holiday. We need some color, some chocolate to alter our moods, something to look forward to. Flower gifts brighten one's home;chocolate soothes one's soul. BUT, can't we do things now, to tend to this feeling. Baking muffins, making soup, a new plant, rearranging the furniture,making something for your home, or perhaps some new scented candles can all brighten our mood. We need cheer; It is people and the little things, gestures that brighten our mood. What do you do to fight winter doldrums?
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I'm not the outdoor type, so it doesn't bother me much, but i am glad when they days grow longer again.
Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
Hope you are feeling great today!
Sending you some cheery hugs and enjoy your month..keep busy and make it HAPPY! xoxox
Lee
Tossing It Out and the Blogging From A to Z April Challenge 2011
Dez-I hear you; It is the thought and acts of kindness that make the world a better place!
Koralee-Anything out of the ordinary, usually does take some getting use to~ Thank you; I hope to get a lot done; You, too!
Leigh-I wish I could run, a fast paced walk will do ;-D Alaska is an unique adventure, that is for sure! xox
Hart-I think you are right, we need to be exposed to light, even if in small doses~ Yes, long term would be tough. The upside was the long summer days. I would be on the playground with my son at 10am; sun was out like it was 4pm. It took some getting use to. Hard to sleep...with the sun awake!
Wanda-I agree, escaping with a great book is always a great way to enjoy the weather that drives us indoors!
Tabitha-I'm drinking tea now; My latest indulgence is the BBC series, "Being Human". I started watching it before I had a clue it was coming to Scfy. BBC version is better~
Jules or Mushroom-lol, you are cute! Yes,it does help. I just did the bedroom, moved some stands and rearranged a few things. It freshens things up!
Alex-All great choices, especially movies! :-D
Abby-Good for you; We all need an escape, sounds like a fabulous day!
Chrysti-Ouch, that would take some getting use to! I hope your new world grows on you; I loved it there, when I visited. Have you had high tea, yet? Take Care
Sorry to hear about your winter blues!! I usually get that SAD thing when daylight savings finishes and the days begin to get shorter... Some years I haven't noticed it when I've been working 90hr weeks.. hahaha.. that takes your mind off it.. hehe
So we are having opposite problem here.. 40C most days for nearly two weeks.. the heat and humidity ... and sometimes heat and dry.. is really draining... I'm looking forward to the the next rain storm.. Although I shouldn't say that.. as .. as you know some parts of Australia have been to hell and back this year with flooding.. cyclones.. you name it.. Fortunately I am no where near that.. but thanks for popping over to enquire.. so nice to have ppl worry about me!! . thanks so much for thinking of me.. it's really sweet... I've been in self imposed blogging exile for nearly two weeks.. so must start visiting everyone again..
Have a lovely day.. and just think.. your days will be getting longer soon...ciao xxx Julie
holiday, love, color, flowers and chocolate...what's not to love!
Julie-So happy your are okay! It is great to hear from, YOU! We all need self imposing time, I hope it was positive and relaxing! xXx
Sherry-I thought you might ;-D (I'm from Maine; we do, too)