Winter Depression

 Yesterday started off clear, then clouded up with flurries and wind, and then cleared off again. The temperature hung in at around -13C (windchill -24C was the coldest). This morning it is clear and -15 (windchill -19C). The wind has shifted from the NW to S and it is suppose to be a mix of sun and clouds with a high of -2C (windchill -6C). Snow or rain tonight. 

Lifestyle

I was out to walk yesterday morning. I did 7 laps and called it done. I was tired from the lack of sleep and the pain the day before. I did walk well until the last lap when I struggled with my gait. 

I also went grocery shopping after walking. It was a quick trip into the store for items I needed for the next week. I will have to go back to get groceries for the meals I am going to cook next week. 

Once home, I had some fluids and then I took out the garbage and recycling. The bags were prepped to go out this morning as the wind was blowing too much to put them out yesterday afternoon. I vacuumed the kitchen and dining room floors. Then I had to charge the battery. I am surprised at how much white dust and hair gets on the floors in a day or two. By the end of the day, the kitchen was clean and the dining area was tidy. 

I bombed in the afternoon. I had a short nap which helped. I sat quietly wondering why I am short on energy and have little interest in doing things. Part is depression. I have been struggling with son's birthday (50th) and the Spousal Unit not being here. Part is stress over the news which I am trying to limit watching time. Part is food I have been eating and my body reacting to it (IBS). I ate pretty bland yesterday and it helped quite a bit. And lastly, I am fight a cold which my body has declared war against. All of this has left me feeling tired and uninterested in doing things. 

Knitting

I picked up my knitting last night. I got all the stitches picked up around the neck and the first row of ribbing done. I started on the 2nd row. It felt good having the needles in my hands. 

Thoughts

    I am feeling somewhat better mentally today. I slept well last night. I am still fighting the cold but am hoping it is almost done. I think the past 48 hours were the worst for it. I am feeling like I want to do a few things today; my mind is planning out the afternoon which it hasn't done for the past couple of days. I had this in February of last year so it is a pattern I need to monitor. I can't stop it, but I can be aware of it.

    Our weather is to warm up today and then it will be cooler again but not cold. We can expect snow, sun, clouds, flurries, wind, and, possibly, rain. It is going to be a wild mix of weather which is normal for us. We just forget that it happens and complain about it each winter. 

Today

I am back out to walk this morning as we can't tomorrow. Once home, I would like to do some cleaning upstairs. This afternoon I want to sew. Tonight I hope to knit on the vest.

Until the next time..................................................