May 30, 2025
Today was another cool and rainy day here in Ohio. I honestly can’t believe we’re getting this much rain, and the temperatures are staying so much cooler than normal. I’m definitely ready to see more of the sun. My body and soul are both craving it.
Late May SAD
It’s the end of May and I’m still suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder… how sad is that? (Pun intended, because sometimes you have to laugh about these things.) Most people expect SAD to be a winter problem, but when spring refuses to actually spring and you’re dealing with weeks of gray skies and rain, that seasonal depression can linger much longer than anyone anticipates.
The lack of consistent sunshine really affects everything when you’re already managing chronic conditions. The gray days seem to amplify fatigue, worsen pain levels, and make everything feel just a little bit harder than it should be.
Productivity Despite the Gray
Despite the dreary weather, I did manage to get more designs completed for my RedBubble store. There’s something satisfying about creating colorful, hopeful graphics when the world outside your window is anything but colorful. It’s like injecting a little brightness into the day through creativity.
Each new design feels like a small act of rebellion against the gloom. I’m taking difficult experiences and transforming them into something beautiful and meaningful that might help someone else.
Choosing Simple Pleasures
At some point today, I made the conscious decision to just put everything aside and watch TV with my daughter. I spent time coloring, which has become one of my favorite low-energy activities.
I have both physical coloring books with markers and a coloring app on my tablet that I absolutely love, especially when I’m resting in bed. All I need is my tablet and stylus, and I can create something beautiful without having to sit up or expend much physical energy.
The Therapy of Coloring
There’s something incredibly therapeutic about coloring, whether it’s with traditional materials or digitally. It’s meditative, creative, and accomplishable even on low-energy days. The repetitive motions, the focus on staying within lines, and the satisfaction of watching something come to life with color. It’s perfect for chronic illness management.
Finding Light in Gray Days
While I’m definitely ready for more sunshine and warmer weather, today reminded me that comfort and creativity can happen regardless of what’s going on outside. Sometimes the best thing you can do on a gray day is embrace the cozy, find simple pleasures, and create your own little pockets of color and joy.
Here’s hoping tomorrow brings at least a little more light, but if not, I know we’ll find ways to make our own. 💜
When the weather won’t cooperate with your need for sunshine, sometimes you have to create your own brightness through small, colorful moments.
The dogs are snoring. I’m signing off. See you tomorrow. 💜
