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fiery -> How do you keep the winter blues away? (10/30/2009 3:03:27 PM)

The clocks are changing this weekend. I hate it when it does! Any ideas to stay "up" over the dark months? 



ChristineB -> RE: How do you keep the winter blues away? (11/2/2009 9:22:49 AM)

Ugh, that's a tough one.  It was so depressing last night.  Totally dark and cold at 5pm.  Blecht. 

In past years I used a tanning salon, but I'm not sure that's the best advice, just an idea.  I think they sell lights now too that offer vitamins or a more natural glow.  I also have the DVD's that play with the beach themes and relaxing music...that helps a little.



fiery -> RE: How do you keep the winter blues away? (12/9/2009 7:02:13 PM)

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ORIGINAL: ChristineB

Ugh, that's a tough one.  It was so depressing last night.  Totally dark and cold at 5pm.  Blecht. 

In past years I used a tanning salon, but I'm not sure that's the best advice, just an idea.  I think they sell lights now too that offer vitamins or a more natural glow.  I also have the DVD's that play with the beach themes and relaxing music...that helps a little.


I don't like it getting dark so early either. It's been so cold too I've been hopping back into bed after seeing hubby off to work for a few hours nearly every morning because I can't face that. The tanning salon makes sense. That would work along the same lines as those lightboxes you can get if you suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) I guess.



ChristineB -> RE: How do you keep the winter blues away? (12/10/2009 8:47:13 AM)

I haven't been tanning yet but I think I may try soon.  I really don't like the winter blues....[;)]



fiery -> RE: How do you keep the winter blues away? (12/11/2009 5:05:52 AM)

Well, get thee to the salon then. It's worth doing if you know that it works for you. I know that I feel terrible if I don't get outside and get some real daylight even for a little while every day at this time of year. 



ChristineB -> RE: How do you keep the winter blues away? (12/11/2009 11:51:55 AM)

Me too, but it's so darned cold!  Brrrr....only 12 here today.  [sm=icon_eek.gif]



ChristineB -> RE: How do you keep the winter blues away? (12/14/2009 11:45:54 AM)

We're going to NYC on Wednesday.  It's supposed to be blustry.  brrrrrrr



dianerene -> RE: How do you keep the winter blues away? (12/14/2009 5:39:20 PM)

ugh 12??? that is too darn cold for me!! it is supposed to get up into the 70s by this weekend ... that's MY kind of winter [:D]



ChristineB -> RE: How do you keep the winter blues away? (12/15/2009 3:09:01 PM)

Even worse, going to NYC tomorrow its supposed to be blustry.  Something about that word that just makes me shiver...



dianerene -> RE: How do you keep the winter blues away? (12/15/2009 4:13:09 PM)

yeah, blustry reminds me of winnie the pooh and he was never happy when he used the word blustry [:o]

I don't do cold, but cold with wind gives me a headache and sore muscles ... just the thought causes me to tense up. good luck tomorrow



fiery -> RE: How do you keep the winter blues away? (12/17/2009 9:12:17 AM)

I hate it when it's blustry and the wind cuts you in two. Even the dogs are smarter than me when it's bad like that.

I open the door when it's howling with wind and they look at me with this " you're joking, right? Go out in THAT?!" look on their faces.  We're not far off 12 ourselves, it was at 16 here.

Why are you going to NYC? *puts nosey hat on*



ChristineB -> RE: How do you keep the winter blues away? (1/15/2010 9:13:36 AM)

Sorry I missed your post!  It was just a bus trip from work...to just walk around etc.  It was alot of fun, but really cold!  At least the sun is staying up a bit longer now...it's just getting dark when I get home.  Bring on the summer!



fiery -> RE: How do you keep the winter blues away? (1/24/2010 5:26:25 PM)

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ORIGINAL: ChristineB

Sorry I missed your post!  It was just a bus trip from work...to just walk around etc.  It was alot of fun, but really cold!  At least the sun is staying up a bit longer now...it's just getting dark when I get home.  Bring on the summer!


I'm with you on that. As long as I get a nice Spring planting time, I'll be happy. [:D]



ChristineB -> RE: How do you keep the winter blues away? (1/24/2010 7:42:16 PM)

Me too!  Supposed to be in the 50's here tomorrow, pouring rain but warm indeed! Very weird temps here in New England this year, we haven't even had much snow....



ChristineB -> RE: How do you keep the winter blues away? (4/11/2010 7:26:17 PM)

The sun has been shining here and plants blooming!!!  It's been nice and so far my allergies have been at bay, which is weird because with everything blooming I should be sneezing away, but nothing!

Does anyone else have allergy issues?



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