1. ON LIKING WINTER

I used to feel like I really didn’t like winter – mainly because a lot of things feel like more of a hassle. The days are shorter and colder, so it’s harder to get outside. Driving, walking around – any form of heading outside – feels like more of an effort. If you live in the north, you know exactly what I’m talking about. That being said, this year I’m realizing that there are actually a lot of things I do like about winter. This winter, I’ve been especially enjoying the slower pace to life and the darker, cozier evenings where I get into my pajamas early (which I am known to do any time in the afternoon when I know I’m not leaving the house again, lol – anyone else??) and we can enjoy a slower dinner and time for reading, hanging out, or watching a show.

While it can feel harder to get going with runs/walks outside in the cold, I love the peacefulness/quiet feel of the snow and colder mornings. The sunrises and sunsets have also been beautiful lately.

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