My two loves

My two loves are sunshine and music.

I have to say my true love is Shae. He knows me so well that he got me the perfect Christmas presents. I know that it is a little past the holiday but I have been enjoying these gifts so much that I needed to take a moment to brag about him and them.

Shae noticed that I have been a little blue lately (as in sort of depressed or down). He also noticed that it seemed to be when it was cloudy and cold and I hadn't been in the sun for a while. He told me he had been recognizing this pattern of the last few years - winter would start to come, it would get cold, I would get sad and start to hibernate, sleeping and feeling exhausted and not motivated to do much aka being grouchy and not happy or fun to be around. I read Kirsty's blog last year about SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). I didn't think much about the fact that I might also have it. She recently posted here about it http://momedy.blogspot.com/2008_12_07_archive.html (please copy and paste it in your web browser).

Shae hadn't read her blog but started doing a little research on his own and decided that I must have SAD. (I happen to agree with him wholeheartedly). When I opened my presents from him Christmas morning I was thrilled. I had gotten a SAD light. He started to explain very quickly what this apparently odd light was and why he bought it. I already knew what it was, thanks to Kirsty, and was thrilled he bought it. I love my light. I read with it most mornings and it really has made a difference. It is very hard on me when the sun isn't out and this light really helps.

My other amazing gift...an ipod nano. I am so excited to have one. I love to listen to music whenever I can. It is such a perfect present and it will be wonderful for my runs, when I get back out there. (I just can't run in the freezing frigid weather and I don't have a treadmill). I use our elliptical trainer and stationary bike in the winter. And Shae would like me to give his punching bag another try, we'll see ;)

*GUSHING* Shae is truly amazing and loving. I am grateful to have such a wonderful loving husband who takes such good care of me.