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Bye Bye Sun !

And it was fun while it lasted.

I can honestly conclude that winter is definitely setting in. We've had rain for the last 4 days straight - and much cooler temperatures than the mid to high 30's of February and intermittently in March.

And this morning - the heating actually turned on in the house. Brrr. No wonder I felt cold when I woke up , it was cold!

Time to haul out the winter bedding , and re-arrange the heaters, possibly situate one right next to my desk  and start evaluating my sunlight needs. Winter here in Melbourne is so grey and miserable. And I am one of those people who just battle so much with the lack of sunlight. I've learnt these last 3 years . I need to get out at least once a day during the daylight. I need to be active . And I need to have a slew of social engagements that keep my mind occupied and distracted.

So it's a good thing that work is taking off like a rocket - my calendar fills up almost 2 weeks in advance these days ... and I see it getting busier as the year goes on.

I've had my fill today though  of exercise and being outside thanks to Hamish. My first sign of winter is usually  the cat litter tray.

Hamish prefers to go outside to his little patch of garden down in the corner for his ablutions. In winter however - that litter tray fills up quick quick, because he is not interested one jot in putting his soft little kitty paws outside in the rain at all.

I don't blame him - it was cold wet and miserable this morning. I hope he appreciates how much I love him, damn nuisance cat .


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