Changing Seasons
The first day of fall was a week ago. Depending on where you live this event will occur at different times. According to
Solar System Astronomy Web site, the blessed event arrives in the northern hemisphere at these dates and times:
- September 23, 2007 at 5:51 am EDT
- September 22, 2008 at 11:44 am EDT
- September 22, 2009 at 5:18 pm EDT
- September 22, 2010 at 11:09 pm EDT
Those lazy days of summer are all but a distant memory. I noticed that my energy level and motivation has begun to slow. I find myself zapped of energy and lack that spark to get the ball rolling on projects that I need to complete. I don't roll out of bed like I did a few weeks ago. I know have to be prodded by my son to get up and get going. It's a good thing that I bought him an alarm clock to wake him up for school this year.
I decided that I can blame my lack of spunk on the changing seasons. Fall is a time to welcome the change in the coolness of the weather, shorter days and eating my favorite comfort foods. Not to mention enjoying the picturesque scene of the leaves changing colors. I feel like someone has turned on a switch in my head and I am programmed to operate in slow motion. Do humans react to the change in season the way some animals do? Bears know when to hibernate for the winter and squirrels make sure that they have gathered enough nuts to feed themselves. I think humans have their internal clocks to react to the change in seasons. This is a time to slow down and get off the treadmill.
I find myself not wanting to go out and do anything. Of course the high gas prices and the shortage of gas where I live makes this a practical decision. Fall is definitely the time of year for nesting. Staying
indoors and bonding with the family is a great way to spend my time. The only thing better about a fall day is a rainy fall day. This event will cause me to stay in my pajamas all day and lounge around. There is something about a cool, rainy day that fills me with the need to just do nothing. Sometimes doing nothing is a great way to relieve my stress. I will be savoring these fall days!
Solar System Astronomy: http://solar-system-astronomy.suite101.com/article.cfm/frst_org_of_fall