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Typically, this is the low point of the year for me. Unfortunately for poor old August, this month conjures up feelings of gloominess, shades of grey (err... not those particular shades) and mundane and repetitive moments.
I'm not sure why this is. It's probably the fact that the bitterly cold weather has finally gotten to me, and I can't even muster up any enthusiasm over wearing a pair of woolen tights and my beloved boots. I'm desperate for the sun, and I'm trying valiantly to keep my Seasonal Affective Disorder at bay. Term 3 is always a killer- the freezing weather makes the weeks feel so loooong even though it's incredibly busy too.
I'm pushing myself to get through August so I can reach out and grab the combination of Spring and September by the fingertips. What have I been doing in an attempt to beat the Winter Blues?
❤ Grabbed a tall hot chocolate from McCafe to take on the long drive to work. Perfect for those frosty mornings.
❤ Found refuge in the cosy cinema. Saturday morning found myself with some girlfriends watching Magic Mike. I may have just been a little excited when Channing came out with Pony playing in the background.. *cough*
❤ Deon has an aversion to electric blankets. He's a mutant who doesn't seem to feel the cold, and claims he overheats badly if a blanket is switched on, even if it's just on my side. To compensate, the trusty hot water bottle is my new best friend.
❤ Exercise. Seriously. Forty minutes of a Jillian Michaels workout and I'm covered in sweat and hurting like a bitch. The results make the pain so worth it though!
❤ Curled up on the couch under my woolen throw and pinned to my hearts content.
❤ Winter is a minefield when it comes to comfort food, so I've been searching for dishes that are both filling and healthy. My favourite so far? The Lemon and Garlic Spaghetti that I made last week. I'm going to make it again tonight, but tweak it slightly by adding a couple of prawns.
If you're living in what feels like Siberia like me, and you also hate the feel of the cold, how do you combat it? Tell me all your little tricks and tips! I need them to survive August!
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ReplyDeleteI always feel blah in August as well, its like the mid year hump that I just cant get myself over or something. The way I fight it is to plan a holiday in September something to look forward to usually does the trick :)
ReplyDeleteMichelle, I've done the same!! I've booked a week in Melbourne for Carter and I in the first week of the school holidays. Bring on September! xx
ReplyDeleteThese all sounds like such great ways to beat the winter blues! It's been so super cold recently, we're starting to have some great warm days, like yesterday, but today it's grey and gloomy again! 1. Loving the idea of your lemon pasta with prawns, that sounds to die for! I can't wait to give it a go! 2. Winter morning excerise is perfect! I'm loving the morning warm up and feel so great afterwards, I've been trying to do a spot of yoga every morning!
ReplyDeleteAlso planning a trip of something special sounds wonderful! Even a fancy dinner out would be a great relief!
It is sooo cold isn't it?? Hopefully this is the final cold snap before Spring! My solution is hot drinks- lots of hot tea and cup-of-soups! Warms you up from the inside out :)
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Thanks Clare! Good on you for doing yoga each morning- I used to but I'm so incredible inflexible that I became disheartened. It's all cardio and light weights for me now :P
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