Oftentimes, seasonal depression hits people in the wintertime. After a month or two of cold weather, many people grow tired of dreary days and cold weather. The joys of seeing snow and celebrating the holidays are quickly replaced with short days and miserable walks outside. Winter has had its time; now bring on the warmer weather!
Dear Spring,
1. I need daytime to last longer.
Nine hours of daylight is not enough. When the sun sets at 4 p.m., I feel like my whole day is over. I’m less productive, sleepier and a lot less motivated toward the end of the day. I really need the sun to stay up longer so I can stay up and get things done.
2. I’m sick of dry skin.
Winter always leaves my skin dry and dull. I need more moisture in the air so my skin can get back to its healthy, glowing self.
3. I don’t like being cold-yet-sweaty from so many layers.
When I venture outside and finally reach my destination, I hate feeling cold and sweaty at the same time. Having to wear so many layers is annoying and leaves me feeling kind of gross.
4. I miss rolling down the windows.
When I’m driving, or even when I’m in my room, I enjoy a pleasant breeze while I’m listening to music or studying. I’ve gone a few months without open windows and I’m going through symptoms of withdrawal. I need opened windows back in my life.
5. I need more options for going out.
In the wintertime, the list of things to do greatly diminishes. I’m limited to indoor activities which can get boring and repetitive. I want to be able to go outside and explore outdoor activities again, even if that just means going for a walk.
6. My food options are limited.
If you’re a college student, your food options are likely limited to a couple dining halls closest to you. Walking far isn’t worth it anymore. If you’re not a college student, it’s still hard to find motivation to go to the grocery store. Leaving the house, warming up the car and eventually lugging all the groceries inside is too much of a task.
7. I miss the color green.
I miss grass, trees and flowers. Frankly, I miss all signs of life. I want to see everything blooming again, hear birds chirping and see squirrels running around.
8. I’d like to switch from wearing bulky sweaters to cute short-sleeve shirts.
I miss my Spring clothes. With warmer weather comes more clothing options, and cute sandals as well. I want to stop wearing the same winter outfits and move on to different options.
9. I want everyone to stop getting sick.
I know Spring brings about allergies, but at least that’s not contagious. I’m tired of people constantly getting sick and spreading it to others. We all need to get outside and get some fresh air.
10. Please hurry, because after Spring comes Summer.
I’m not ready for summer just yet, but soon I’ll be wishing for it. For a lot of students, summer means a break from school stress. It also means hanging out with friends and family more, swimming and going on fun trips, all of which sound great. I guess I’ll just have to keep this in mind as I get through these last couple months of cold weather.
