Rainy Day Blues

As the rain pitter patters down outside (and on occasion rushes in bucket loads) I can't help but contemplate the effect the weather may have on mood. Are you more likely to embrace the day when the sun is shining bright in the morning? Or when it's freezing cold?

I understand that may be a bias question, because no one I know in their right mind would like to face the day when as soon as they get out of bed, they turn into an icicle. And it's not like when there is sunshine people jump out of bed and starting singing as if life were a musical.... (although, i must admit, I do know a few likely suspects that may or may not do this regardless...).

However, from extensive research of watching the discovery channel over the years, I am now led to make the observation that humans are the least likely animals/species to adapt to their (or our) environment. For example, if I am feeling cold, or have cold feet, i turn the heater on. Unlike some crazy penguins, who have this amazing thermoregulation thing happening... (Check out seaworld's facts on penguins, it's incredible.)

So, I will admit my observation is not based on years on hard scientific research, and it is very much in my nature to create these long winded hypothetical arguments/observations on the world without much evidence, BUT somehow it does resonate some truth (in my life anyway!). Yes, I am the person on a sunny day, who will go out of my way to find an extra green hill and start singing "The hills are alivveeeeeee...." from the Sounds of Music. And yes, on other sunny days I will hide in front of an air conditioner complaining about the heat and how i turn into a lobster if i spend more than ten minutes outside.

Whatever the weather brings, I suppose we can look at it this way: our mood/emotions can be as scattered and as unpredictable as a weather forecast in Melbourne. (Check out the song "Four Seasons in One Day" by Crowded House).

So from now on, I will make an effort to pack an umbrella, hat, ski gloves and sunscreen!! (just in case..)