I think spring is finally trying to come to the Pacific Northwest. We've had some interesting weather the last couple of weeks but the last few days have been pretty wonderful. Yesterday we even broke the 70 degree mark!
I can't begin to tell you how glad I am that the weather is turning nicer and the days are getting longer. I believe that I suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) though I've never been officially diagnosed. In the couple of years before I moved to AZ I had a really hard time during the winter months. My mind pretty much shut down and I would slide back into a depressed stupor that would last pretty much from December thru April.
After moving to AZ I noticed that I didn't have that problem any more! It was amazing to me. At first I tried to pass it off as being related to meeting DH, being happier in my job, blah, blah, blah. But now I realize that it really was related to the weather.
This winter has been hard again but realizing the reason behind it has helped. I'm not as deep into my funk as I normally get, probably due to having DS to keep me focused. But don't let that fool you, I still can't wait to get back to the "sun and fun" of AZ. Until then I'll enjoy each spring day here. There's nothing like spring in the PNW. Really! The moderate temps, the cool breezes (which are what I miss the most when I'm in AZ), the birds singing, the flowers and trees blooming... It gives one hope that the coming year will be better than the last one.
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