Take a Second

Back on track for your regularly scheduled post, as promised. Got through the holiday without any misadventures to speak of, and the writing has kept on steady track. I'm through the first chapter of book six and part of the way through chapter two. This one continues to be a breath of fresh air so far and I'm excited to stick with it.

Speaking of fresh air, godsdamn do I hate winter. This time of year is always tough for me. Not because of any past trauma or something heavy like that. I also quite like snow (when I don't have to drive in it) and enjoy watching the world shift through all its seasons. No, the problem for me is light. The sun punching out around the same time that I do.

Seasonal depression is a real bitch. Especially when it's compounding on good, ol' fashioned, regular depression. It's like a dogpile of mope when you can't find a single fuck to give. Doesn't matter if it's something you love or something you hate. None of it sounds appealing, and all of it requires every ounce of strength and mental fortitude to see through.

To combat this, I dug out my old sun lamp. Completely forgot I had the thing. It has this wonderful effect on my mood. I'll leave it on for half an hour, then my brain basically sighs when it turns off. A sort of "Aww, darn" when the light goes away. Turning it on a few times throughout the day does a world of good. It's not a cure, but it helps me cope. Something that keeps me close to my writing on days when I want to just curl into a ball and forget the wheel of time continues to turn regardless of how I feel.

Stay strong out there, fellow sad folks.

Toodles.