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Hopalong:
Had a great day today!
And it goes directly to what I...needy, extrovert, lonesome me...need to do to keep my spirits up. MAKE APPTS WITH PEOPLE. See other hoomins regularly. Sounds simple.

Also, this morning I remembered again...here it comes, light change. So I hauled out my Happylight (SAD green tower light they use in Canadian Coast Guard, did my homework!) and basked in it for 30 minutes this morning). What a difference.

Had my regular Wednesday walk-together with poet pal, plus pooch who'd been thinking I forgot all about how dogs need WALKIES...then we lunched (outside, at a mall cafe, shameless pooch cadging admiration from other lunchers) and then went to a novel workshop we'd both signed up for that turned out to be great. Smart, organized instructor who's going to help participants hone in on the first 50 pages in a really structured, intelligent way. I'm delighted.

Met yet another friend for a beer and fish taco after that...home to feeling normal again, plugged into life, connected with friends...just better.

Thought it'd be nice to share a positive update for a change. Winter will challenge all this but if I remember this lesson, no reason it shouldn't be a good season.

With T this week, got in touch with feelings of shame and identity loss going back to loss of D in my life. Was hard but helpful.

Much xxoos,
Hops

Twoapenny:
That sounds like such a nice day, Hops!  And Pooch must love all the attention when you're out and about as well.  I have just purchased myself a small lightbox (roughly the size of an IPAD)  I'm not sure if it's helping but I did notice yesterday that several people mentioned the dark nights drawing in and I hadn't really noticed it, so I'm not sure if I'm feeling the effects (of the earlier nights) less than I usually would.  It will be interesting to see as winter comes on.  I'm glad that you've got friends near enough to be able to get together with them.  And the novel workshop sounds great!  I'm sorry the session with T was hard but I hope it helps in the long run xx

lighter:
Gosh, that was a bitter sweet post, Hops.

It sounds like you're feeling empowered, and fully in charge of yourself,and choices.

Don't know if that's true, but it steadies me to frame it that way. 

Lighter

Hopalong:
Thank you so much, botha youse.

Tupp, I'm REALLY happy you got yourself an SAD light! That is awesome. I'll be eager to hear how it affects you. For me, it's been subtle but clear. It does help (as long as I remember to DO it every morning.) I'm so glad you're giving your mood that harmless boost. And I've heard the small boxes as long as there are enough lumens are just as effective.

Lighter, I was touched by your read on my post. I don't think all is suddenly fixed but you spotted just how I was feeling after that good day. I hope to have/choose/plan/actually make more of them happen.

Much gratitude,
Hops

Twoapenny:

--- Quote from: Hopalong on September 20, 2018, 09:51:51 PM ---Thank you so much, botha youse.

Tupp, I'm REALLY happy you got yourself an SAD light! That is awesome. I'll be eager to hear how it affects you. For me, it's been subtle but clear. It does help (as long as I remember to DO it every morning.) I'm so glad you're giving your mood that harmless boost. And I've heard the small boxes as long as there are enough lumens are just as effective.

Lighter, I was touched by your read on my post. I don't think all is suddenly fixed but you spotted just how I was feeling after that good day. I hope to have/choose/plan/actually make more of them happen.

Much gratitude,
Hops

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Having good days is a boost, Hops, and I think planning them is so important.  It's just unfortunate that when we're tired or feeling low they tend to be the first thing that we stop doing.  I hope you're able to keep booking them up as the winter months draw in; I'm sure Pooch enjoys them as much as you do :)  And I dare say the people that make a fuss of Pooch enjoy it as well :) xx

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