Winter Prep Installment 6
Winter can try the best of folks,
it really tries me.
I do not need a change in seasons
to make me happy,
I need SUN,
I need warmth,
I need fresh air,
I need to be outside.
All things a bit difficult to obtain
in the depth of Winter in Minnesota.
After 15 years in sunny climates,
I have to admit,
living in Minnesota is hard for me.
And I'm not kidding around,
I have officially been tested
for low Vitamin D.
Last year I tried the little gold rays of sun,
but it was not enough.
I refuse to let those grey days get the best of me,
instead, I want them to bring out the best in me...
So...
This year I've ramped it up.
For mornings....
A little ray of blue sunshine
with my coffee
and blogging...
and for afternoons...
A little ray of brown sunshine
while hanging
with my boys.
I had hoped to hold off on the double caffination until 40,
but I gave in a wee bit early.
Luckily, I love coffee and all processes involved with making
and drinking it.
All this and a little exercise (more on that to come)...
Finding ways to make myself alert, happier, and more pleasant to be around is not giving in
~ it is improving my quality of life and helping me find those rays from within.
And in a way,
I welcome the challenge...
5 comments:
Sounds like a good plan. I feel sad that winter is so hard for you and you live in Minnesota. But you are stronger than winter, I can see.
Sorry to hear that you have been feeling a little down. I hope thoselittle rays of blue, and that wonderful looking coffee, will perk you up in no time.
I love the idea of the rays from within.
you are very sweet dottie. don't feel sad for me ~ life is full of challenges, it is what we make of them.
thanks jane! i am not so much down as deficient.☺ my husband made that lovely espresso, he is becoming quite the barista. i will be sure to pass on your kind comments.
Have you also tried...
. flowers? Lots and lots of colourful indoor plants can lift the spirits and recreate a feeling of spring and summer in the home.
. painting the walls yellow? Sounds silly, but it works. Doesn't have to be a screaming yellow, but maybe a nice Naples Yellow or butter yellow.
that's sweet of you filigree ~ thanks! I'm not an indoor plant gal, but 'tis a good idea for flowers on occasion.
we painted ALL the walls in our house in colors we enjoy - it's a huge mood enhancer, I would agree.
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