As I’ve got older I’ve come to hate winter more and more. By the time we get to solstice, I feel like I’m dragging myself along. It was worse when I worked every day in an office (itself with darkened windows to counteract summer sun turning it into a greenhouse) travelling in the dark and coming home in the dark. Felt like I was living in a mine. I definitely go out if I can to get some light and air (and as you say, appreciate the warmth on return) but we’ve had a few years of drizzling winters when it’s mostly like the sun is never coming back for days on end. I can cope with cold a lot better than constant rain! One day I’ll make it your way in winter! (Although recently your temperatures and sun levels have been higher than mine in January!) I’ll ask mum if she remembers ‘coorie’ - I don’t recall her or my Scots relations ever saying it, but maybe it never came up!
When I was working I hated getting up in the dark and going home in the dark. I’ve never suffered from SAD per se (my sister does) but I’ve never really enjoyed winter. Funnily enough I can deal with cold and bright much better than wet and windy and grey.
Since moving to the Highlands, I’ve embraced winter rather than resisting it, relishing the chance to think, plan, write, paint and do jigsaws.There’s nothing quite so warming as a log fire and a warm drink and being out in the cold only heightens the pleasure.
A Scottish winter can be delightful - given the appropriate weather and clothing! I’m pretty sure we had a much drier time than the south of England if my sister’s complaints about rain were anything to go by!
I like the idea of using Coorie as a Scottish equivalent of Hygge. it's one of the best Scots words too, though one I don't personally use very much. I like winter (generally), and enjoy a good walk in the cold. Cold water swimming would be too much for me (I'm not a strong swimmer). I should get back to learning Gaelic again this winter.
Yes, I think a positive attitude and getting out really helps. My sister suffers from SAD. She has a dog, which is good for getting her out whatever the weather.
As I’ve got older I’ve come to hate winter more and more. By the time we get to solstice, I feel like I’m dragging myself along. It was worse when I worked every day in an office (itself with darkened windows to counteract summer sun turning it into a greenhouse) travelling in the dark and coming home in the dark. Felt like I was living in a mine. I definitely go out if I can to get some light and air (and as you say, appreciate the warmth on return) but we’ve had a few years of drizzling winters when it’s mostly like the sun is never coming back for days on end. I can cope with cold a lot better than constant rain! One day I’ll make it your way in winter! (Although recently your temperatures and sun levels have been higher than mine in January!) I’ll ask mum if she remembers ‘coorie’ - I don’t recall her or my Scots relations ever saying it, but maybe it never came up!
When I was working I hated getting up in the dark and going home in the dark. I’ve never suffered from SAD per se (my sister does) but I’ve never really enjoyed winter. Funnily enough I can deal with cold and bright much better than wet and windy and grey.
Since moving to the Highlands, I’ve embraced winter rather than resisting it, relishing the chance to think, plan, write, paint and do jigsaws.There’s nothing quite so warming as a log fire and a warm drink and being out in the cold only heightens the pleasure.
A Scottish winter can be delightful - given the appropriate weather and clothing! I’m pretty sure we had a much drier time than the south of England if my sister’s complaints about rain were anything to go by!
I like the idea of using Coorie as a Scottish equivalent of Hygge. it's one of the best Scots words too, though one I don't personally use very much. I like winter (generally), and enjoy a good walk in the cold. Cold water swimming would be too much for me (I'm not a strong swimmer). I should get back to learning Gaelic again this winter.
Yes, I think a positive attitude and getting out really helps. My sister suffers from SAD. She has a dog, which is good for getting her out whatever the weather.
Gaelic would be a great activity for the winter.