So, it's the 22nd/23rd December. Despite my slightly unfestive mood, I have my presents wrapped, cards written, airmail's in the post and I've even made a few foodie type presents. All that is left to do is to deposit gifts with the appropriate friends and find some Christmas spirit from somewhere....I don't think I'm the only one who is feeling flat as a pancake this year. Here in Newcastle daylight never seems to arrive properly, you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark, with yes you've guessed it....darkness in between. It's completely screwing with my pituitary gland (no daylight to stimulate the feel good hormones) and getting out of bed in the mornings has become a nightmare. Even my house rabbits continue to snooze by my bedside when the alarm goes off!
Even my drawing seems to have dried up, writing seems thick and gooey and tinged with sadness. It's not particularly pleasant, but I know I'll not be alone in feeling like this. I suspect I was never made for coping with the British climes!
Tomorrow will see me in search of a final endorphin boost at the gym, prior to Christmas day. It works temporarily to lighten the mood. Apart from that I try to eat well and do the right things. I will be trying out my friends light box. I've heard good reports of the light box, so fingers crossed. Otherwise I may just have to sting the credit card for a few days in the sun.
Anyway, onwards and upwards. It's almost time for the old man in red to fall down the chimney, maybe he'll leave me some pencils or something!
Sleep tight!
Sarah x
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