Let there be light! Seasonal Affect Disorder

     Last winter was a kick-ass winter for me. I was learning how to care for my mom's cancer, while suffering from a prolonged sinus infection/bronchitis, AND dealing with bad politics at my job, all against the grim backdrop of a severe snowy winter.

     However THIS winter I am ready. I invested in this little box of sunshine.

Nan is happy this winter! 

I'm not one for promoting anyone's products, but I must do this, just in case someone out there in Blogland might benefit from my own experience. I ordered this blue lamp  from http://www.lighttherapyproducts.com/

     I started using it in late October, and I use it 15 minutes every morning.  I can't believe how a little blue light can improve my mood. I have so much more energy. Really. And the grouchiness and irritability which I've taken for granted all these winters have disappeared. I never realized how miserable I was until now.  

     If you think you might benefit from a little blue light therapy during the dark winter months, I recommend you research this product and talk with your doctor.  
Disclaimer: I am not endorsing any product or therapy. I am simply sharing with you my personal experience. Please speak with your doctor before trying anything. 

Run Nan Run

It's important I watch my figure, to keep my Hubbs happy. This means every now and then I get out and run. 
I might even break a sweat. 
When I'm lucky, my next-door jogging partner will join me. She's a regular jack-rabbit. She can out-run me in a New York minute. But I'm the slow-and-steady turtle. I ran the Brooklyn half-marathon a few years ago. Yep.

"Does this shadow make me look fat?"