The Dark Days of Winter

The days have become shorter, and darkness consumes much of my waking hours.  When there is light, it is a dull gray and seems to turn the air into a raw chill.  This is, unfortunately, effecting me.  I have admittedly not been as productive as I'd like, and much of my time is spent eating or staying under the warmth of my blankets in bed.  I've decided that I need brighter lights inside the apartment, and need to schedule in more gym time.  The trouble is sticking to my schedule, however.  I've had a bad tendency to cancel appointments, outings, and activities as of late and have favored the solitude of my home.  Problem is, I've been too cold to do anything at home, either.  My groom has finally relented and turned on the heat, so I am hoping that will turns things around a bit.  

It's interesting, I never thought that such a trivial thing as light could effect me so.  I have taken for granted the years in Florida with the sun constantly shining, and while this weather is certainly more romantic, I need to continue adjusting.  I know I will, I'm of hardy Norwegian stock anyway, right?  This should all be in my blood, so I'm just waiting for that side of me to emerge and take on this foreign season.