Stalling

I am stalling right now.

I am a SAD sufferer.

Even before my
Al's death,

January through March were difficult for me.

Shorter days and the resulting lack of sunshine

negatively affects me.

Over the years, I have learned coping tools

like increased vitamin D,

    increased time in God's Word,

        increased exercise (this one is the most likely to be pushed to the side),

            and surrounding myself with people and things that bring me pleasure.

For example, I have carried on my mother's tradition

of early setup and late break down of Christmas decor.

The sparkle and twinkle and magic makes me smile.

So they always go up on or before Thanksgiving weekend

and never come down until after Epiphany (January 6).

So last week on January 7,

we unplugged the outside lights and the inside window lights,

and I dismantled and took down the living room tree 

that stands in the front window and is visible from the street.

I switched out the Christmas dishes for the regular dishes.

And that's where I stopped.

For the last several days,

my to-do list has included taking down some piece of Christmas decor.

I have a LOT of Christmas decor

including eight indoor trees.)

So far, I've been doing an excellent job of stalling.

So thank you for being a part of my procrastination -

and just another few moments of magical smiles.