Drifting away....

 
Heeeey Summer. Where are you going? I'm not ready for you to disappear again. It's been good to have you here....the warmth, the sun, the green, the birds, the water, the sky. You bring excitement, gatherings, happiness and promise. HEAT = good for my soul.  Don't leave me! When in the frenzy of my thoughts I don't mean to leave out fall.... yes...fall is here which is wonderful but the looming thought of winter is right around the corner.

I have a few family members that love winter. WHAT? Eww. Perhaps because they were born in the cold winter months? I don't understand it, but I suppose I'm happy people thrive during all seasons. That's what makes us all unique. 

My parents go to FL, my father in law seems to want to move back to AZ. Lots o people plan vacations to seek out the sun. Anything to avoid snow. Anything.  If I take my hatred for winter away, what would I have? Time to bust out my favorite blankets, cozy up by the fire, watch movies, read more books, get organization projects done, sink into that holiday spirit of Christmas and New Years, bake more, cook more, sleep in because the sun is too, stick close to home, do art projects, exercise inside, and ahhhhhhhhhh countdown the days til spring. Until I'm happy once again.

The sign I have up in my house "I'm sorry for the things I said when it was winter" is (unfortunately) true. WOW can I be a bear when I'm cold to the bone. It's just facts -  my body does not adjust well to cold weather- no matter how many frickin years I've lived here. For people who "run hot" it's hard to explain. I need sun and warmth. Period! 

This winter (2021-2022) will be my best winter yet. Why? Because I said so. I will be coming off of a great fall in real state. Jeremy and I will both be healthy (no COVID like last winter), we have enough money in the bank so no stress there,  and I'll be dreaming & gearing up for some big plans I have for 2022.

Feb 2022 I have decided to take a minimum of three week off. AWAY from Wisconsin. I'll make this work through careful planning for dog care, budget, and time off of work. 

Summer 2022 We will be traveling as a family to Italy/Sicily. omgosh I can't wait!

These two things will seriously get me through the winter weeks. Dreaming about escaping and making my #1 trip destination (family is everything!) will be so wonderful.

I am so fortunate to live this life, through each and every season I'm given on this earth. 

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