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March is Here! Spring is Near!
Rejoice! The Last Days of Winter are Upon Us.
It’s 23 degrees outside. The air is freezing. The sun has set and now the cold rises like a thin blanket, providing no warmth. Icy blasts of wind chilling our bones. We should all be thankful to have roofs over our heads. It’s an evening to huddle by the fireplace or heater under thick covers and watch television.
Spring needs to arrive soon. I’m tired of the cold. Winter has been brutal. I wear so many layers that I sweat under the weight of them. The extra clothes feel heavy and slow me down. Spring allows me to shed the layers and move more freely.
The days are getting longer. The nights are growing shorter. When the sun is out, I soak up the vitamin D. Short exposure to sunlight can work wonders on mood. When people are outside in the sun, they feel better, more energized, and more purposeful. I came home from my errands today and cleaned out my fridge. I put away the groceries and gathered up the trash. Then, I ate, chatted with family and friends, and now I’m writing on Medium.
At the beginning of the weekend, I crashed out. Someone at work had hurt my feelings which triggered a depressive episode. After grabbing my food with family, I ate and went to sleep. I slept the rest of the evening away because I didn’t have any motivation to do anything. I hate when that…
