Monday, January 14, 2013

New Years Revolution: Winter Blues and Cold Memories


Dear Friends,



During the winter months, it is hard for me to feel like I am normal. I do suffer from what is called the winter blues. I don’t like the winter because of the cold and lack of activity. I try to be active during the winter but it is hard for me because I hate this time of year. I wish I knew where I was going with this entry but I guess this is going to be a rant of why I dislike the winter and also why it is so hard for me to be active during this time of the year.

As a kid, I like winter to a point. I loved the snow. I loved the snow days off school. I also loved the feeling that snow can shut down everything. However, as I got older, winter is a depressing time. The cold makes it hard to be positive. I realized this actually during the winter of 1996. Winter in the city is different than winter in the country. I also learned that some years ago. Basically, as an adult, I dislike winter.

It is hard for me to be active during the winter because of the weather and also the cold. I don’t think no one wants to be outside doing anything during the winter. When I would catch a bus in the city during the winter, I realized standing outside in the winter is not for me. You could catch a cold standing outside for too long. I am not a winter person.

I guess my biggest issue with winter is that I live in the Midwest. Unlike most parts of the country during the winter, the East Coast and the Midwest catch hell during this time of year. I would love to live elsewhere but I have my reasons to stay at least for now. I guess for now, I should adapt a love it or leave it mentality. For now, this is going to be an issue that I will always have a problem with. There will be more to come.








Eugene Chandler III

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