Day 1… start a project

Knoxville, TN.  My home for the past five and a half years.  It has brought me success in my career, the purchase of my first house, bright and awesome friends, the best husband ever, a beautiful home, and more blessings than I could’ve asked for.  It’s people are kind and generous.  It’s four full seasons are glorious.  And then there’s Winter…  shiny, sparkly, holidays… both mine and my husband’s birthdays, Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day.  What’s not to love?!  Uh-hum.  I can answer that!  Cold.  Dark.  Unbearable.  Every winter since I’ve been here I’ve had at least one inner tantrum a day screaming “I can’t live like this! I’m heading back to the gulf coast!”  The dark coldness seeps into my soul like a paralyzing poison.  My body hurts. My spirit teeters between depressed and angry. By March I barely recognize myself.  Well, this year I’m approaching the winter with a “good offense is the best defense” attitude.  For the next 100 days I will be blogging about my battle and what works and what doesn’t.  The internet is littered with tons of home remedies, old wives tales, magic potions, and plain ol’ common sense.  I’m going to try everything except medication. Everyday I’ll post my findings. One thing I read suggested taking on a project to beat the Winter Blues. This blog is that project.  So far I give it the thumbs UP!

Abominable Winter Blues Monster, here I come!!

Sunrise 7:36

Sunset 5:22

Wake up temp 46