Mood Lifters

I've been in the gray spectrum mood wise this week. I have a lot on my brain that action isn't necessarily resolving. Though, not doing anything about all the stuff cluttering my brain would surely make things worse. I think I am just so hungry for real spring, that all the remnants of this long winter are playing with my mood. And...another winter storm is coming later today, with anywhere from 8-15 inches. I live in the south eastern part of the state and may escape with more slushy snow rather than true accumulation, but tonight's drive home and tomorrows commute will be burdensome. 

I gave into my mood yesterday and self medicated with pizza and chocolate. We ended up not getting pizza the other night, so when 5:30 rolled around and I was finally about to log off, I made an on-line order to pick up on my way home. We'll be eating leftovers but the special made it more cost effective to get two pizzas rather than a 1/2 and 1/2 special. I loaded one with green olives, mushrooms, and spinach. Was I sorry three slices later? Yes, but didn't stop me from eating part of a DQ Buster bar as well. Sometimes, pizza and chocolate is the answer. 

DD2 is feeling it as well. She was home ahead of me on Monday and the weather was glorious. After being cooped up in work or school, she wanted to take pup down to the river for a good long walk. We all needed it. The Mississippi is high right now. The armed forces memorial completely covered in water, but it didn't crest as high as it was original expected. It's receded a lot, but the driftwood and sand debris on the normally smooth and orderly walking and bike path left the evidence of flooding. It was a dog's night. Pup was in social heaven greeting dog after dog with sniffs and tail wags. He loves a good walk, but once he was visibly getting tired, we knew he was done. We had a late supper and I ended up getting less done in the house than my to do list said I should, but the long walk was worth it.

I've been trying to increase my water consumption again. I've been feeling sluggish at work and drinking more coffee just interferes later with sleep. To boost the flavor, I've brought some sliced cucumbers to put in my water  bottle when I fill. The subtle taste and smell lifts me up just a bit, refreshes my taste buds, and reminds me summer will come.  I also have been moving out of my gray work area to spaces with windows or the atrium that has sunlight coming through the ceiling (when it isn't overcast) and greenery and water features. Any hints that the weather will really turn is needed. As last year's April storm dump melted quite quickly and April ended with sunshine and budding greens, I am hopeful this one will as well.