Winter Blues

I'm not normally someone who gets the winter blues: in fact, I really enjoy the crisp air and the snow.  This year, however, the days seem exceptionally grey with a decided lack of precipitation.  I was surprised to discover not long ago that Columbus is one of the cloudier cities in the U.S., and I'm starting to wonder if the knowledge has effected my outlook.

Being a gal who takes pleasure in a good puddle splash (and an artsy dose of melancholy), I've always liked the rain.  I revel in the feel of the tiny drops against my face and the sound of it dashing through the trees on its way to earth.  I like how the creek outside our apartment rushes faster and fuller during a storm.  I feel the same about snow: watching the little flakes flurry softly brings me a sense of calm.  Recently I've taken notice that the ever-present clouds don't have the same effect without its companion deluge.  They tend to make me feel too somber, and my wanderlust has moved from winter wonderlands to sunnier plains.  I must say, the mood is rather unpleasant!  

Do you ever get the winter blues?  Any good cures out there that work for you?  I'd love to hear.

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