Today is such a beautiful day! I think it is strange how the weather can so drastically affect my mood. I think I may have SAD (seasonal affective disorder). But, I have not necessarily been depressed this winter, although I certainly feel a huge relief and sense of freedom with the wonderful spring weather. I really believe that a lot of people are affected by changes in weather.
It has been estimated that 1.5-9% of adults in the US experience SAD. However, I feel like it could be more people that are affected actually affected but to a lesser degree.
Today, the sunshine, blue sky, fresh air assured me that spring was on its way. I grew up all my life in New Jersey where there are long winters with some very cold and dreary days. I loved growing up where I did, but I did want to move someplace warmer for college. I thought Texas was always warm! This past Dallas winter certainly has not been though. People always tell me I should be used to the cold. But I say so what if I have experienced this more than you, I still hate it just the same! I was so sick of the cold, rain, show, and grey skies. I hope that it stays this way into the spring! Today I had a revelation of my life ahead of me and that I essentially control where I go after college in the sense of what carreer I choose, where I live and who I spend my life with. I may just remember back to today when I have to choose the WHERE part of this puzzle of my life. But, if anything, the nice weather has made me feel better about life and made me appreciate freedom.
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