I've got them bad. It's that time of year when my tan has completely faded, my skin gets dry, and having downpours of rain (and sick kids) makes me avoid the gym and just want to curl up by the fireplace in my sweatpants with a hot latte. Oh, did I mention the bags under my eyes since the time changed?
I'm also one of those people that tries to fight it. By nature, I want to stay DRY. I park close and carry and umbrella and run from overhang to overhang. I see some of you out there still wearing shorts and a cap and walking through the rain like it's not even there. You're so cool. I wish I could be so unphased.
I supposed after the amazing summer we had, I don't really have the right to complain, but this constant rain is really bugging me out this year. And then I went and did it again. I just did what I do about ever other year.....make a change! That always makes you feel better, right? I told my hairdresser, let's cut off about four inches and go dark this time (i'm usually blonde-ish. Gray really, but blonde by choice). It's different and she did a great job, but every time I wonder why I decided that was a good idea. The cool thing is nobody recognizes me now- my husband and kids barely did, which could have been used to my advantage if I were clever enough.
Maybe I just need some sunshine. I think a mid-winter sunny escape is mandatory when you live in the Seattle area. What do you guys do to escape the rainy day blues? C'mon, Kirklanders, let's help each other out here. Light therapy? Prozac? Vacation? Do share------- ~Janis
It definitely is the time of year when we all get the "uglies"! My solution? As corny as it sounds, I always feel better when I'm helping others. So this is the time of the year I ramp up charitable activies -- not just donations of money, but time as well. With the holidays coming up there are *so* many people who can benefit from my help. Doing just a little helps me feel a whole lot better. Like I said, corny -- but true! Try it and you'll see ...
Posted by: Laura Brodniak | November 20, 2006 at 07:35 PM
That's so true though actually. Having worked a number of charities, especially during the holiday season, the one that needs most help from what I've seen is Hope Link. The coolest part about it is you are help kids that might go to school with your kids or the person you are standing in line with at the grocery store. It serves our local residence. www.hope-link.org
Posted by: Jessi | November 23, 2006 at 10:58 AM
Winter Blues "Uglies"in Washington
I lived in Seattle for about 30 Years before moving to Arizona. My wife and I "Pam" are in Real Estate here give a call if you need some Sun. We can suggest a few places
Cheers,
Posted by: Robert Gorman | November 26, 2006 at 09:12 AM
I´m traveling there on vacation this december from my warm city (Medellin, Colombia) and i´m wondering a cold day near washington lake eating some fish and knowing a lot of beautiful places only seen by photos. I think that moving for 2 ,3 weeks is the remedy. Look for any new activity in your area and will feel nice enough
Posted by: Roberto Restrepo | December 09, 2006 at 07:53 PM