I hear you. I live in a place where every mile I drive west from my home, it rains another inch per year. No kidding. About 1-1/2 hours from the rain forest. It can take an enormous amount of self-pep-talk to keep from throwing in the towel when it's dark, rainy and cold on the 4th of July...again.

My heart goes out to you, and also my admiration. That you are continuing to ride to work given your hours shows that you are a mentally strong woman! Take care!