I need a break from the rain.
First, let me say that we have had the most mild winter of anywhere in the country. So while many of you were snowed or frozen in, we only had one week-long spell of hitting freezing temps. And that was back before Christmas. So, no, I don't have much right to complain.
But it's my blog, so complain I will! The weather has been truly dreadful lately. We had a week or two of back and forth - a couple sunny days, a couple showery days, repeat. Those are bad enough, seeing as how my mental status seems to be tied directly to the sun. Total roller coaster.
But then the skies pulled out the big guns. Or the big buckets. As in buckets and buckets of rain. And wind. And hail. And lightening. And a couple teaser sun breaks just for good measure. Of course they were quickly wiped away by the dark clouds. Ugh!
Maybe I have SAD. Or maybe, as I frequently claim, there was a mix up in life and I was SUPPOSED to be born somewhere where the sun shines more more often than not. But here I am in the Pacific Northwest, where summer starts July 5th and ends the middle of September. That's about two months for anyone counting. And our summers are spectacular. Mountains and lakes and water and blue sky and mild but warm temps. They are truly to die for. And then there's the other 10 months of the year. We survive those to get the summer.
I just saw the forecast for the next week. Another week before they predict a PARTLY cloudy day. Until then, more rain and showers.
Yes, I know I can move. And likely I will. But not until my son is out of high school, and even then it will depend on where he goes to college. So until then.... SEND ME SOME SUN PLEASE!! Before I lose my freaking mind!!
Here comes the rain again,
Raining in my head like a tragedy,
Tearing me apart like a new emotion...
Ugh!!
***Ally
PS - Hope you all had a Happy Easter! (See, I haven't totally lost it!!!)
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We need the rain to appreciate the sun...but it would be tough to be somewhere where it rained most of the time. In Tennessee, it seems to go from 40 degrees to 100 degrees in a week. It was REALLY cold a couple of weeks ago and now we're having 80 degree days. There are a few nice spring days but it just doesn't seem like there are many anymore.
It pured here ALL morning and we had plans for an outdoor playdate. Canceled. BOO! Now it is clearing and the sun is peeking through. I have my fingers crossed for both of us since the sun seems to impact my moods as well....
It makes a HUGE difference in mood to see the sun. You're not kidding!
I always feel like we don't get enough sun here either but today, my girl Michigan, she is good to me. However, I'm still moving south this summer. lol
There is such therapy and healing and restoration in basking in sunlight. I've been known to seek out the biggest window in our house and curl up on the floor below it if there even but the narrowest of rays coming through.
Weird for a Duck, I know....but still
Awww...It totally sucks when the weather doesn't cooperate. Seems like your stuck inside all the time. Thankfully I have taken some photos for you:) You can live through moi! Come visit! xoxoxo:)
Oh I totally believe in SAD. I'm sure the rain can't last! Wishing you sunny sky's:)
come visit arizona. :)
The New Englanders are feeling your pain, but also want to thank whomever drove the clouds away and replaced them with 70+ degree weather!
Thankfully no rain here today...but maybe tomorrow. I have lost all faith in the weather people though...its almost like they forget year to year what the weather is going to be like in their area....as if they haven't been REPORTING on it for YEARS! UGH!
WM
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