Tuesday, February 17, 2009

The blues

WILL February EVER end??? Ok, I am not going to lie! I really experience seasonal depression this time of year. Yes, I know the snow melts faster this time of year, yada yada yada!  But man! It's almost like before I leave my bed in the morning and look out to see if the sun is shining, I already know what kind of day it will be. GLOOMY and GLUM. Or HAPPY and SUNNY! Every year for the last 3 years, we have been able to leave for 1-2 weeks in February and go someplace sunny. Let me tell you, the winter is broken up VERY nicely, because by the time you get back, there is only a few weeks left of winter. Spring is in the air. I don't know if it is because I was raised in warm, sunny, Arizona and so it is innate in me, to need sunlight. But I don't know how much more I can take of this gloominess! (is that a word?) I mean seriously, don't be surprised if when the sun and warmth finally break through, that you see me outside BUCK NAKED absorbing every ray of light I can get! :) 

13 comments:

heidikins said...

Amen! Amen Amen!

xox

Anonymous said...

I am so with you girl. I looked outside tonight and just cursed the snow. It wasn't supposed to be this stormy the last couple weeks. I am beginning to hate the weather men! We should seriously take a road trip down to St. George this weekend! My brother is playing rugby down there on Saturday!

Emily and Jake Shoff said...

Haha! I thanks for the amen Heidi. And st. George sounds all too perfect!

Rachel said...

I also know what you mean! Every time Mom calls from Hawaii I just about cry :(

It sounds like they are having fun, but I want to be there!! Basking in the sun on the beach....it sounds so wonderful.

St. George sounds great!!

Jess and Tim Newcomb said...

oh man I feel the same way! it is driving me crazy, this snow! I say we all pack up and go to hawaii! if money grew on trees i'd so be there! reading rachels comment reminds me of what my stinking parents do do me everytime they call!! they say... how is the weather to which i respond.. oh its miserable.. and they say oh its 80 and beautiful here and we're just looking out at the ocean... and then this weather feels even more miserable!!

Emily and Jake Shoff said...

Ummm~ seriously girls. I know how amazing Hawaii is and I can't talk about it without yearning to go. I get teary eyed thinking about going there and then having to leave! It's pathetic! But true!

suzy's jewels and gem said...

I hear ya sista or should cuz! Iam longing for sunshine and warm weather.

Jess and Tim Newcomb said...

Yes we do need to get together! I just love you guys!

Chris and Dianne Clan said...

COME AND SEE ME! What are you waiting for??? You have a perfectly free place to come and stay ANYTIME you get the blues! We would LOVE it! YOU CAN COME ANYTIME! :)

Emily and Jake Shoff said...

Oh Dianne~ If that were possible today, I would be on a plane! We are so grateful to have you guys in a warm place.!

Criddle Family said...

Michigan is that cold and gloomy also. I can't wait for this winter to be over. Unfortunately March and April are still cold here :(

the murdocks said...

HAHAHAHAHAHA! Emily, I just found your blog and I promise I will join you in the nakedness outside. That is exactly how I feel! The last 4 years we've been in ca and haven't had a winter. THis time of year sucks.

Oh yea...this is Stacie Murdock :) You are a riot.

Megan said...

You have more family in Southern California!!! I just found out that we have access to getting 1/2 off Magic Mountain tickets...come on out here!!!! I love your goals by the way. I need to recommit to my goals. We have many of the same ones... :) Hope we see you guys this summer. BBQ all the way...June!