Kickin' the winter blues

This past weekend gave us beautiful weather which led to a spontaneous golf date and a walk with Anchor.

This winter has been particulary brutal on us Maryland folks and just a peek of sunshine was what the doctor ordered. Maybe it's the 6 years I worked at a tanning salon or the fact that poolside margaritas have my heart - but I am a firm believer that sun can bring the heart happiness and, likewise, lack of it can cause you to feel depressed, irritatable or sad... for no reason whatsoever.

Maybe it was coming off of our wedding and new house high but the winter this year didn't take the toll on us that others around were snatched up by... co-workers, family and friends... all grumpy as hell.

That's what led me to think, what did we do to get us through this winter with our sanity intact?! So, in true "Jerica-Form"... I made a list. I call it - "5 things we did to ensure we didn't kill eachother this winter". Subtle, right?

1.) Projects, and lots of them. From painting, to building, to decorating... we kept ourselves busy and productive. 

2.) Made it a point to get out and do fun things together - bowling, Baltimore, dinner... we were preventing cabin fever.

3.) Changing our work hours from 700-430 to 600-330. Tough transition, BUT, it gives us an additional hour of sunlight a day and that is so worth it to us.

4.) Planning things to do once it gets warm... EYE ON THE PRIZE. We booked a trip to Mexico and planning it gave us a goal and something to be excited about for the warmer weather.

5.) Doing things we won't be able to do once the winter weather is gone and trying to remember the good stuff that comes with the cold - our biggest treat in the winter, our fireplace. From the smell to the looks and the warmth... I.love.that.thing. Other things include skiing, wearing cute sweaters, or drinking hot chocolate.

Anchor enjoys the fireplace, too.

No sooner do I write this it will be 110 degrees and I will be praying for winter weather again, I am certain. But in the meantime... bring on beach weather.