Happy January – Spring is Coming!   January 14th, 2013

The newspapers and press are full of dismal January stories, and facebook is full of dismal weather and snow (or lack of it).  Innocent drinks have a poster campaign that we need to “Beat January”  (by using their product of course), and of course to add insult to injury it’s Christmas credit card bill and tax return season.  So no wonder everybody is feeling gloomy and down.

And yet, somehow, I just don’t get it.

I am definitely a SAD sufferer – don’t anybody talk to me in November when the clocks first go back, the nights get so long and the last of the warm weather disappears.  At that time of year I get seriously down, and reach for hot drinks and comfort food.  I would honestly hibernate if it were possible for humans to do such a thing.

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But once the shortest day is over, and particularly once the Christmas season is over, the decorations are away and life returns to normal, I can already start to feel the reawakening.  The nights are getting longer, the worst is over and spring is on its way.  Can you feel it yet, because I sure can…

 

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I honestly feel better at this time of year.  Maybe its the two weeks rest over Christmas or maybe it is just that little extra bit of daylight, and the sight of little bulb heads peeking through the dead soil, but I can already feel  the beginnings of a surge that will carry me all the way into summertime.

 

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For those of you that still need convincing, with the continuing cold and greyness, just remember that up above the clouds the sky is still blue.  And it won’t be long till daffodil and blossom season again.  Our loved ones will serenade us on Valentines Day, and our children on Mother’s Day – then of course there is the big chocfest of Easter to look forward to .
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So I say a big Phooey to dismal old January.  you can’t dampen my spirits –  I am a child of the Spring!  Who is with me?

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January 15th, 2013 at 8:46 am
TracyAnn0312 Says:

I really misses spring, I want to see flowers grow and bloom beautifully.
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January 15th, 2013 at 9:56 am
Debbie O'Connor Says:


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I couldn’t agree more TracyAnn! It’s just around the corner!
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January 16th, 2013 at 12:12 pm
Lee Says:

Hi I always get a bit of a boost when we get past the shortest day I know it’s only a psychological boost. As a friend keeps reminding me a saying he likes The days get longer and the cold gets stronger. Don’t know about you but this is a depressing saying as we go through January.

Roll on spring lee
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January 16th, 2013 at 2:04 pm
Rachel Swann Says:


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I must admit I don’t mind January but I do love it when the first snowdrops arrive because I feel that Spring is on it’s way and I am with you in that I do love the Springtime.
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January 16th, 2013 at 2:20 pm
Jan Hewitt Says:


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We will soon see the first of the ‘Daffs’ and then you know spring is close!! Your pictures really cheered me up. I LOVE all flowers but most of all I love spring flowers. Think I might pop to M&S for a bunch of tulips to keep me company this afternoon.
Jan x

January 16th, 2013 at 2:49 pm
Debbie Says:


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That’s the spirit! It’s not so dull as the media would have us believe!!
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January 17th, 2013 at 7:41 am
charansingh Says:

Chongqing Arts Delegation will visit Jamaica from January 28 to 31 as part of their performance tour of the Caribbean and Latin America. The tour itself is part of project Happy Spring Festival, launched by the Ministry of Culture of China on January 10 to promote Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), and more importantly, its variety of culture to the rest of the world. Under the project, Chinese art delegations are traveling to 82 countries and regions, providing a wide range of programs, including parades, folklore performances and book promotions during the Chinese New Year season.
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January 18th, 2013 at 7:30 am
Aayna Says:

Spring is such a joyful season, with greenery everywhere and beautiful new flowers popping out. The pictures posted in this share are very beautiful and wonderful. Thanks for the share.
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January 21st, 2013 at 8:24 pm
Fatima Says:

Spring brings out the lush greenery and blooming of the most beautiful flowers. There are so many festivals associated with Spring like the Kite festival and I just love it. Nice share.

January 21st, 2013 at 10:57 pm
Lyn Blackledge Says:


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What a lovely bright cheery post – I’g going to share.x
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January 22nd, 2013 at 11:32 am
Stacey Says:

Just have fun with your loved ones while in this season and you will no longer notice how time passes by so quickly. Next thing you’ll know, it’s spring time again! :) Awesome post! Thanks a lot or sharing. :)

January 22nd, 2013 at 11:35 am
Vianney Says:

Don’t be sad anymore. :) Soon it’ll be spring time again. I also want to see beautiful flowers and blooming trees again, and it will happen for sure. Thanks a lot! :)

January 22nd, 2013 at 12:00 pm
Debbie Says:


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I’m doing my best to spread love and happiness in this damp grey season. Please share these pretty flowers with all your friends….x
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January 22nd, 2013 at 12:01 pm
Debbie Says:


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thank you so much Lyn! So many people in the media are complaining about this season. But we have to get through it so we might as well be happy and not give in to the grumps…. I love Springtime and it is just around the corner….x
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January 22nd, 2013 at 12:17 pm
Lyn Blackledge Says:


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I don’t understand why everyone is so grumpy. It takes more muscels to frown than to smile. Smiling is infectious ! Just going to make a video clip about smiling – see if I can get some others smiling – it costs nothing!!
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January 23rd, 2013 at 1:06 am
Liz barnes Says:


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I find this time of year so refreshing! I am eagerly awaiting those first few buds of new life, then watch as the rest of the natural world bursts back into life. Happy January!!!

January 23rd, 2013 at 5:02 am
Arianne Says:

Spring will be back again for you to see green surroundings and amazingly beautiful and colorful flowers. Love your posted pictures of beautiful flowers. Be happy and keep smiling. :)

January 25th, 2013 at 11:08 am
richa from landlord software Says:

I was never fond of winter and I feel so depressed in this part of the year..But I am happy it will soon be over and yes Love Spring, the fresh flowers, the greenery..
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