Anyway, as we were headed home, she said she'd enjoyed the cloudy, cold days we'd had this week. The sun made an appearance today, but for the most part lately, it's been overcast, with more of the same for tomorrow. I told her that lots of folks live in a mindset of hibernation in the winter. They adjust their schedules and lifestyles to mimic the seasons. She said she gets tired of activities and how summertime seems to be the busiest time of year for folks. Always something to do.
It's a good idea...the following-of-the-seasons mindset, especially since I tend to mentally hibernate much of the time, but unfortunately I do it year round. Well, in fits and starts. I overdo and have to cut back. Some folks I know require explanations for my reticence to participate in stuff, but those I live with get me. So glad of that. Gary used to pressure me a bit to do things, but as we've both gotten older, he's easier on me in that regard. Guess maybe he either gave it up as a lost cause, or realized that there are some things I just can't do. Either way, I'm grateful.
When I was a kid, my mom continually encouraged me to get involved, to make an effort, to be more out-going. A hair-pulling situation to be sure. I'd be in school plays or sing in the chorus, but as for group activities, not so much. It'd generally have to be pretty low-key to attract my attention.
Anyway. Enough rambling. Just saying that as I get to know myself better, and it seems to be a never-ending process, I am learning my limits. And to enjoy quieter and less demanding days now that we're in for a cold season sounds very, very appealing.
(photo courtesy of morguefile)
