Fall approaches - what shall I do?
August 25th, 2006 by Bill
Not having posted in a few days and in my own way having dropped out of sight for a wee bit, I feel this is a time for questioning.
Fall approaches. What shall I do?
I hate the fall. I believe I suffer from S.A.D. I certainly feel grumpy once the light starts fading, the leaves dropping and the temperature chilling. I just don’t care for it at all!
So should I do somthing? Like studying quilting? Or carpentry with an emphasis on an environmentally sound chaise longue? Perhaps I could study a new language? What do they speak in Estonia?
Why is it in the fall, when soul destroying depression threatens, we seek new learning to ward it off? Is acquiring an understanding of computer languages or how to build solar heated homes a good hedge against depression?
I don’t see the connection - but that doesn’t mean it isn’t there! But doesn’t it seem odd that the gloom of the encroaching season spurs us to learning? Perhaps all we really want is a knowledge of why why why!!!???
Why did the freakin’ summer have to end? Why did it have to be replaced by … by … by fall!!!
I love fall, but I think I have SAD as well. I believe many northern-type folks suffer from it!
Then again … I do some of my best writing when slightly depressed.
Have you considered a light box?
maybe it is all those years of gearing up for school that force us into that mindset? either way- i vote for quilting. that’d be a hoot. plus, once winter hits, you’ll have a warm blankie!
I too think the quilting is a great idea. I’ve always wanted to learn myself and maybe this will be my year too. Whatever you use to ward off the depression, in my case it is usually very loud music, somehow that keeps the thoughts at bay for me, I wish you best of luck my friend.
As soon as I learn how to blog without certain members of my family being able to see, I will catch you up on why I haven’t been posting.
I don’t so much mind the cold, but i hate the lack of light. It’s dark until 8:30 in the morning, and then dark again at 4:00 pm. Ugh.
My body thinks that when it’s drak, it’s time to go to bed.
dark, sorry, can’t type.
I’m not known for facile fingers. In fact, I tend to be all thumbs so quilting may not be the way to go for me.
Strangely, I generally love the winter. Maybe the sun reflecting off the snow helps. Even autumn fall is okay … nah.