Winter Solstice and a Wet Winter

Yesterday was the shortest day of the year. It sounded interesting but then the day just quickly passed.  However, mild temperature did welcome the winter solstice. When we stepped out for lunch, it was windy and that wind is cold! Good thing that i brought my grey coat anyway. The sun never came out though, and next thing I know, I was turning the headlights on as I left work at 5pm.

Starting today, the forecast is rain, then showers. Looking at the next 10 days, it'll be the same wet weather forecast.

There is something about not seeing the sun for at least 2 days that's casting a gloomy spell over us. I do feel lazy, forcing myself to go to work when the truth is that I just want to stay at home and maybe watch TV. Not that there is anything good, nor are there any new videos in our collection. But it would be nice to just stay in bed all day.

There something about the impact of climate change. June may be the official start of winter but it only feels like it's Autumn. We had long warm days this year.

Yesterday morning, I literally saw my son disappear into the fog as he walked to school. I would've walked with him but then I couldn't at that time. He's used to this kind of independence but I'm also used to seeing him all the way until he makes a turn to the school front court. And this is me standing from our driveway.

Good thing that I've got a few things that I am looking forward to this Winter, which are mainly celebrations and personal growth. For the first time since we moved here, I am actually able to do something for myself, and that is going back into writing. Winter is probably a good time to ignite this passion.