Yeah it's definately on it's way. I was starting to feel that "snuggle up with the dog" feeling on the couch yesterday evening driving home from work. And yes, right around Feb I'm ready to just scream and throw dishes at the calendar.

Last year I just didn't know where to ride or what to do, or was afraid of it being too cold. I just said the heck with it and started riding while it was still cooler and was kicking myself because it wasn't *that bad*.

In Tahoe, we get alot of sun. Plus with the snow, it's like being microwaved. It's always light in my house because of the snow. But here on the East Coast I'm like...where did it gooooo??? I actually like the change of seasons, in Tahoe it's Summer, then winter. I like the rain. But at some point I'm pulling out my hair.

I actually have to go to the Dominican Republic for my neice's wedding in January...so maybe that will help!

I went to a tanning bed once and for 3 minutes I was fantasizing of riding my bike in the Nevada desert...but I sizzled for 2 days straight. That wasn't so good.

I will check out the full spectrum lights- I talked to my doctor out here about this and my insane PMS which seems to be getting better with the reduction of sugar and increase in weight training- but I don't like pills unless I just can't survive without them. He wasn't real helpful on either case. I miss my California doc. His answer would be to move back! Haha...

So now I'm debating ...illuminite commuter jacket (retail 89 bucks) or full spectrum light (about the same)...what to do...

It is funny about the getting outside point...I don't get the urge to walk my dog in the morning until fall hits. This summer, I hardly walked her in the a.m. Now I am back on track to walking her in the a.m. I think subconsciously the brain is trying to get me outside...

As for how to get off the couch...I will continue with the 'groceries only enter the house on the back of a bike'. You will not believe how well that has cleaned up my eating!