N̶o̶,̶ ̶̶N̶o̶v̶e̶m̶b̶e̶r̶ Finally December! by Oskar Potatis

Oskar Potatis

Posted 1 year ago2022-11-10 21:21:22 UTC

Växjö, late afternoon

Winter hasn't even started and I am already sick and tired of it. There are so many things I want to do and people I want to talk to, and smile to, but I can't find the energy. The day ends before you even realize it has started! IS SOME SUNSHINE EVERY NOW AND THEN TOO MUCH TO ASK FOR??!! At least it's not as bad as a couple of years ago when my city had a total of two hours of sunshine in all of November because of clouds. I envy the bears - they are geniuses to sleep through it all.

I have always wanted to escape our Winter but haven't had the opportunity. I'll have to suffer Winter this year, too, but at least a milder version down in Croatia in December and Malta in January and February. They see more sun in the darkest month than I do in March or September, and I really look forward to seeing new places, though I think Christmas will feel lonely. Perhaps I should set my sight on NZ and Australia next year? What a dream to have summer twice a year!

Admer456

Commented 1 year ago2022-11-11 14:57:02 UTC Comment #104890

Mmm winter, by unloved. This is basically that time of the year when my life feels sad, dull and monotonous, yet, I seem to do a lot more during winter than any other season. It's a weird effect, but that's just life.

I'm enjoying the autumn though while we still have leaves on trees. Like, not green, not dry orange either, but yellow. Makes for some nice pictures.

I should post-process these a bit and jam them into the "Post your photos" thread. x3

Windawz

Commented 1 year ago2022-11-13 20:16:32 UTC Comment #104891

Finally, a "fuck winter!" journal!
Waited for this day

Oskar Potatis

Commented 1 year ago2022-11-14 01:21:29 UTC Comment #104893

That's really beautiful, Admer

Meerjel01

Commented 1 year ago2022-11-14 08:20:31 UTC Comment #104894

That Växjö capture do really tell what the outside looks like currently up here in Swe.

A question. Do you drink coffee? That can liven someone up a bit.

Oskar Potatis

Commented 1 year ago2022-11-14 08:44:40 UTC Comment #104895

I drink it every now and then but not every day like I used to - I miss it, but I don't like addictions and it's a lot easier for me to get up and out of bed in the morning when I am not dependent on caffeine. Plus it tastes so much better when you are not drinking it out of habit or need. It's a good suggestion though

NineTnine

Commented 1 year ago2022-11-14 10:58:34 UTC Comment #104896

i long for the day when the inverted seasons of the southern hemisphere get the recognition they deserve

Meerjel01

Commented 1 year ago2022-11-14 19:27:08 UTC Comment #104898

Sheer up the potato man

Striker

Commented 1 year ago2022-11-15 08:23:47 UTC Comment #104899

Winter is always better with people around. The smell of oranges, cinnamon apple pie etc.
Get some vitamin D supplements and antioxidants from berries. You live in the country of blueberries, should be easy for you.

Otherwise, tbh I understand you when it comes to December at least.

For me, the beginning of the cold season is at last a mental break for me. I finally feel at peace inside and enjoy reading etc. During summer or during winter when there's snow on the slopes I always feel quite guilty if I don't do or plan some outside activity, or plan to travel somewhere.

Oskar Potatis

Commented 1 year ago2022-12-17 21:40:06 UTC Comment #104933

Winter is always better with people around

Very true. But people also drain my energy. And when I am alone, my mood just collapses and my thoughts turn dark. Vitamin D helps a little so I always take that. Unfortunately there are no fresh blueberries this time of the year: they hate the cold as much as I do.

I am sure lots of people get Winter depression in Romania too, but even there your Winters must be milder than Sweden's. My ancestors were idiots to move so far north - couldn't they have stayed in Greece or Italy or something? I've been in Croatia for 11 days now, and it is fantastic! Even though it's been raining every day I am outside all day except when I am working or when my feet get too tired. It was 18 degrees here yesterday, while Växjö is covered in snow. I feel so much happier from being outside and getting exercise and sunlight. I'll probably get fat from eating too much pistachio baklava, but it's worth it

N̶o̶,̶ ̶̶N̶o̶v̶e̶m̶b̶e̶r̶ Finally December!

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