I hadn't even really thought about it, being too mired in my own despair over the darkness of winter, until the other day a friend posted on my Facebook wall. I now feel a relief that you can't imagine. Relief that I will have survived another winter. You see, I suffer horribly from SAD, Season Affective Disorder. I don't just get grouchy in the winter, I disappear into a black hole of depression and misery that only long days of sunshine can cure.
This winter seemed particularly bad for me, in spite of the fact that we had little snow in eastern Washington [snow just compounds the problem--I hate more about winter than just the darkness].I am seriously thinking of a winter vacation next year. I've never done such a thing, or even contemplated it. Well, once, years ago, my sisters and I went to Mexico in December, but it wasn't a fun trip for me so I don't count it. No, next year I've got Hawaii in my sights. I've never been, but an acquaintance who spends quite a bit of time there has already recommended a hotel. I don't know if I'll actually end up going, but it's sure something to look forward to. That, and an additional 3 minutes of light tomorrow!
