In the past few years I've coped with winter by actually embracing it and doing my best not to dread it. This year I am not doing any of that, instead I'm dreading it like there is no tomorrow. I'm feeling the blues and I'm ready to get out there and get dirty. I'm ready for end of winter chores and I'm planning a big cleanup for my garden this spring. I'm back to my old ways of dreading winter and I need to STOP now!This year is very strange weather-wise in that we are having a very mild winter with bursts of cold and one bout of snow so far this year. Today, for instance, was a glorious, whopping 68 degrees Fahrenheit! On Christmas day I was wearing a t-shirt and had to turn on air conditioner in my house. It felt weird in a way because I expected it to be cold. I had to switch my Christmas outfit because it was too warm in the house. We have not had winter like this in so long.
I am not embracing this winter mainly because I don't believe that this beautiful weather will last. I'm having winter blues on a winter-less winter. I think deep down in my heart I'm expecting it to be really cold and, even though it is not, I still feel symptoms of a cold winter. Clearly I'm not embracing the moment and this needs to stop because it is not good for me! To my defense though, I have taken advantage where I can by going out for walks and hikes whenever we get a good weather. Winters are my least favorite season but they are required for a beautiful spring season in our area.
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I made a rendezvous to the store today I almost picked up some bulbs and some flowers to plant in spring, but then I realized that spring is almost two months away :( ! Besides, buying anything at this point is not a good idea as I don't know how my garden will be in the spring, what will come up and what will not.
So, as much as I dread this time of the year, I will continue counting down and taking advantage of the great weather we've had this season. I will remind myself that dreading winter is just putting oneself in misery, it is necessary for beautiful spring in our area. See you in spring fellow gardeners!
Hello, my friend. I feel your pain. I've already been walking around my yard, peeking underneath leaf mulch to see what's coming. You're doing the right thing, taking those walks whenever you can. Hubby and I try to get to our local senior center's exercise class once a week, just to get out and MOVE a little bit. We've reached February, girl, so hang in there, read some good books, and do a bit of quilting. The time is actually flying by, and it'll be warm weather before you know it ! Love you, friend.
ReplyDeleteWinter depresses me so much. I am fine around the festive season but once that is over and the long cold nights of January and February set in I find it really difficult to cope. I think it is the lack of daylight that gets me down rather than how cold it is. Getting up early can help this though.
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