It’s also neither relatable nor delightful to be like “my hip injury from when my mare bucked me off kept me from skiing, which is usually the way I get exercise in the sun in the mountain winters” but it’s TRUE. Also, when my friend’s mare has her foal I promise I will basically liveblog its journey.
This was precisely what I needed to read at precisely the right time. You are generous and brilliant and I need to mainline this exact energy for the next month during THE DARK in the Netherlands. Thank you!!! And so glad you are on the mend. 💕
I also got a Peloton after Amanda Mull’s article (she is not my friend, but I like everything she writes). I love it, but maybe I wasn’t as fit as I thought I was! I think I’m EMS71, a very boring Peloton name that probably I will change soon.
I too am popping D vitamins like candy, though I think Brooklyn is heaps better than Chicago and has so far had a very mild winter and also my doctor upped my Wellbutrin dose. It's STILL dark.
I admit I laughed when I saw the subject because, like, aesthetically I prefer gloom and darkness, but I get the sadbrains from it and it's just not right when it's completely dark at 4:30pm. I also don't like the cold. So all around that's why I prefer living in the South, but even so. I feel you, boo. We'll all get through this.
So very glad to hear you are doing better!!! Huzzah for biking, community, Vit D, and Geordie glasses. Miss you on Twitter (especially that I signed back on too late on your last day to see your reaction to the Queen's pronouncement on Harry and Meghan - what did you think of it?). But my brain is often worse after reading Twitter, and with you gone and LMM using it much less, I'm more motivated to give myself good breaks from it too, so that's good.
Darkness and chill and incipient transition to menopause are also increasing my depression (if you've had clinical depression before, you're much more likely to have some when transitioning to menopause), so I got a hormone patch and I think that is helping some. Exercise would also help!
Nicole, you inspired me to quit Twitter and I haven't been back in spite of a spate of news including Harry/Meghan that is practically designed to lure me back. Thank you!!!
Oh maaaan, Nicole -- I grew up there and always had a hard time in the winter too. The mountains and canyons are gorgeous, but there was something about the muted colors and the big mountain shadows this time of year that was rough. Pump up music + exercise were my salvation too.
I'm so sorry you've been SAD (and sad). I've been listening to fewer podcasts and more audiobooks, which has been feeling less frenetic to me, and it's been good for my mental health not to feel the need to "keep up." I'm glad you're investing in your health and finding things that help!
KELLY CLARKSON’S ‘HEAT’!!!!! There was a period of several weeks this summer during which I think I listened to that album a minimum of 3 times a day, usually more, and it’s only *barely* dropped since then. I hope it’s bringing you a lot of joy. <3
I’m hoping to get a recumbent trike with a baby trailer this spring, so maybe I will join you on the app! Except by then you won’t have the SAD bc sunshine will spill over the canyon walls again, yes?
It’s also neither relatable nor delightful to be like “my hip injury from when my mare bucked me off kept me from skiing, which is usually the way I get exercise in the sun in the mountain winters” but it’s TRUE. Also, when my friend’s mare has her foal I promise I will basically liveblog its journey.
The darkness HAS been amazing for my Boo Radley skin, of course.
This was precisely what I needed to read at precisely the right time. You are generous and brilliant and I need to mainline this exact energy for the next month during THE DARK in the Netherlands. Thank you!!! And so glad you are on the mend. 💕
I also got a Peloton after Amanda Mull’s article (she is not my friend, but I like everything she writes). I love it, but maybe I wasn’t as fit as I thought I was! I think I’m EMS71, a very boring Peloton name that probably I will change soon.
NICOLE NICOLE NICOLE you have seen the utah condoms right
also if you know anyone who has the utah condoms I need them
Frank Turner! Yes! I'm so pleased you're on the path to wellness. All my love to you and yours.
I too am popping D vitamins like candy, though I think Brooklyn is heaps better than Chicago and has so far had a very mild winter and also my doctor upped my Wellbutrin dose. It's STILL dark.
I admit I laughed when I saw the subject because, like, aesthetically I prefer gloom and darkness, but I get the sadbrains from it and it's just not right when it's completely dark at 4:30pm. I also don't like the cold. So all around that's why I prefer living in the South, but even so. I feel you, boo. We'll all get through this.
I feel you! This winter has been harder with the world on literal and figurative fire, I think.
So very glad to hear you are doing better!!! Huzzah for biking, community, Vit D, and Geordie glasses. Miss you on Twitter (especially that I signed back on too late on your last day to see your reaction to the Queen's pronouncement on Harry and Meghan - what did you think of it?). But my brain is often worse after reading Twitter, and with you gone and LMM using it much less, I'm more motivated to give myself good breaks from it too, so that's good.
Darkness and chill and incipient transition to menopause are also increasing my depression (if you've had clinical depression before, you're much more likely to have some when transitioning to menopause), so I got a hormone patch and I think that is helping some. Exercise would also help!
Nicole, you inspired me to quit Twitter and I haven't been back in spite of a spate of news including Harry/Meghan that is practically designed to lure me back. Thank you!!!
Oh maaaan, Nicole -- I grew up there and always had a hard time in the winter too. The mountains and canyons are gorgeous, but there was something about the muted colors and the big mountain shadows this time of year that was rough. Pump up music + exercise were my salvation too.
I'm so sorry you've been SAD (and sad). I've been listening to fewer podcasts and more audiobooks, which has been feeling less frenetic to me, and it's been good for my mental health not to feel the need to "keep up." I'm glad you're investing in your health and finding things that help!
KELLY CLARKSON’S ‘HEAT’!!!!! There was a period of several weeks this summer during which I think I listened to that album a minimum of 3 times a day, usually more, and it’s only *barely* dropped since then. I hope it’s bringing you a lot of joy. <3
Love love love you
I’m hoping to get a recumbent trike with a baby trailer this spring, so maybe I will join you on the app! Except by then you won’t have the SAD bc sunshine will spill over the canyon walls again, yes?