I’m so over winter
This is something many people in the Northeast are saying in recent weeks, that’s for sure. But I look at it in a different way. It’s not just because of the mounds of snow that might not disappear until July. It’s not the arctic temperatures that are more suited for Antarctica or the North Pole than in the Northeast.
Nope.
Winter might be pretty, but it gets old.
Then, why, you may ask? Well, it’s simple — I’m sick of being sick.
Allow me to count the ways I’ve been sick since the start of winter, which in my area is usually well before the Dec. 21 “official” date.
- Common cold (usual)
- Flu (unusual, especially considering I get a flu shot)
- 24-hour bug (unusual)
- Stomach bug (unusual, and it piggybacked the 24-hour bug)
One thing to notice there — I usually only get since once a year or so, and it’s usually a doozy of a common cold. It’s something that will last about a full week and usually follows the same pattern. This year has been different.
The last two happened over the past weekend and forced me to burn a sick day. I’m actually writing this during that sick day, covered up on a recliner with my “writing” laptop. I’ve barely been on a computer since this past Friday night, so I’m trying to catch up on e-mails and other things.
Oh yeah, and it’s still bitterly cold out, though it’s been nice to peek outside and see sun and blue skies the past two days. I know better though — that’s just enough to pull you outside and then you freeze your tush off.
By the time this publishes, I’ll be back to work — thankfully.
For those who know me, I’m not much for taking sick days. At my previous job, I rarely took one, despite knowing I should at certain times. I felt guilty, even though me being there was probably worse than me not being there. Maybe it is how things were instilled in me.
Remember last year? That’s when I had the foot saga and had surgeries and such. I felt guilty taking sick days. I still do. But, with this week being a vacation week for the places I work (at least for students and teachers), I figured it wasn’t so bad if I called in sick when I actually needed that day. I’ve been exhausted!
What stinks about this whole bout is that I didn’t have the desire to be near a computer, let alone blog. That meant nothing up for the past few days, which is fine. Alas, it also broke a streak as I had posted something daily since late November. Now, it’s time to get back to the grind and get on another streak! Probably next week, though, as I might not be every day this week as I still get my “legs” back under me.
But, back to my original point — it’s time for winter to go. In my area, February traditionally seems to be our “harsh” month. Hopefully that holds true and March brings the upward trend of no snow and better temperatures. Allow this snow to slowly (we don’t need spring weather and rain or we’ll see some serious flooding in some areas) go away and the spring bloom to come to us… I think we’ve (and many parts of the Northeast) have earned it.
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I agree. I am in Minnesota and this cold weather has been taking a toll on me! Hope you are feeling better now!
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Yeah, this winter has been brutal. Well, January and February anyway! I hope this ends soon so spring can get here!
I totally agree, we most definitely have deserve it by now. Hope you feel better!
Melissa
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I think the whole Northeast deserves the spring!
We certainly have earned it! I’m sorry you’ve been sick so much, that’s how it was for me when I started working with little kids. And you even got the flu shot! I wonder how many people actually get the flu despite having the shot? So weird.
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Yeah, we’ve earned it for sure! This winter has become tough with the illness. I am ready for warmth and spring and being able to get outside without full winter garb!
I’ll admit we have been lucky in the NYC area. Not that much snow so I can deal with the cold air. I did have a cold/cough but ran to a doctor and killed it with a Z-Pack. Got my flue shot too and so far so good. Hope you are feeling better.
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I have always said I can deal with one or the other. It’s when the two mix and it becomes a massively extended winter that it gets tough.
I am so glad my dad, when he was looking for a new job, ended up getting one out here in Southern California. I know I’d probably be used to winters had he gone north into Wisconsin or Minnesota, but I have to say I’m pretty spoiled with my weather out here.
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I can’t say I’m upset where I live. Friends, family etc. If my family had ended up somewhere else, who knows how life would have been. But … this winter makes me wonder if it would have been better!
So over winter. OVER. IT. People get so mad when you complain about the weather, especially when you live in the NorthEast and it’s sort of expected…but I don’t care. I don’t recall signing up for this. At least with each passing day we’re getting closer to Spring! Stay warm.
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I know, right? I try not to complain about it, either. But this winter has been brutal in so many ways!