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1) Plan fun events. Carl and I have concert tickets for Feb. 28.
My mom and I are going to see a favorite writer speak next week. I have two
birthday parties coming up. In winter, I can't rely on fun just happening, I
need some guarantees. Plans help.
2) Get a vacation on the calendar. Even if
it's not until July, you can start dreaming about it now. My mom and I just
bought plane tickets to Paris for April, and boy has that put a spring in my
step.
3) Spend time outside. I know, it's
freezing - literally. We still need fresh air. Bundle up and take the dog, the
kid, or yourself for a walk. Even 20 minutes will help. I promise.
4) Have things that force you to leave the
house at night. It gets dark so early. If I'm home, I'm likely to curl up in
front of the TV, which is okay sometimes. But if I have a plan to meet a friend
or hear a lecture, I may have to drag myself out of the house, but I'm always
glad I did.
5) Start a book club or coffee clatch or
sewing circle. I really wanted a writing group and I couldn't find one that
worked for me. Desperate, I started one, inviting a few friends and
acquantainces. Not only does it get me out of the house every other Thursday, I
get to share the joy and struggle of writing with people who understand. Priceless.
6) Appreciate time to hibernate. Catch up
on Oscar nominees, Downtown Abbey, whatever you missed while you were enjoying those
long summer nights.
7) Take up a winter sport. Ice skating,
skiing, snowboarding: these are things that could help me to enjoy winter. (So
they say. I've yet to try this one.)
8) Take baths, sip hot tea, make soup. Strictly winter
pleasures.
9) Visit museums. Winter is the perfect time to rediscover the joy of dinosaur bones or Matisse
or medical oddities.
What have I missed? Seriously, I need help with this one.
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