Winter Blues and Boredom.
Winter and Boredom
If you live on the east coast then you must realize the weather has been crazy.
A few days we were -6 degrees. Or maybe we had snow.
Then there will be a tease of 60 degree weather.
Of course on a day like that it rains.
For me boredom is something I fight with everyday.
I've been unemployed for 18 months.
Not for a lack of trying.
I used to work and go to college.
Than come home and do housework.
So I was never bored.
But when the weather is horrible outside
and money is tight,
well the winter blues and boredom takes over.
Boredom
Winter
Sure Winter is pretty to look at.
The snow covered trees,
fences and bridges.
However, it's cold,
you have to bundle up
and drive carefully.
Not really looking forward
to going outside.
If you are on a tight budget
like me,
well there really isn't
much to do.
Winter and You
Of course there are things to do.
You can clean your house.
Mine is so clean,
it drives me nuts.
I keep cleaning the same thing,
over and over again.
There is always laundry,
dishes to wash
and hubs to write.
Often I look outside
and say how pretty,
but how boring
Winter can be.
It is pretty to look at.
So cold
Keeping busy
I like to read.
So I get my books
from the Library.
After awhile my eyes
get tired.
Television is boring.
I watch the news
but after that
I shut it off.
I'm not into court shows,
talk shows
or soap operas.
So other than that,
I only watch TV early
morning and at night.
So what happens.
I begin to yawn,
yep and I fall asleep.
Yes from boredom.
I get 8 hours of sleep
every night.
So why else
am I sleeping?
Time for a nap
What to do?
Well I guess once I
find a job!
Hopefully.
I will be less bored.
Sure I love writing
on hubpages
and reading,
and keeping a
clean house
and fresh laundry.
But honestly,
this cold, harsh
winter.
Is giving me the
Winter Blues
and Boredom.
Can you relate?
Boredom
How do you keep from getting bored?
Comments
AUTHORThank you for reading Peggy. This was an old hub. I have been working as the Director of Recreation in a nursing home since May. I love my job and what I do. I look forward to reading more of your hubs as well.
I did not vote because I use several of those methods to keep from boredom. As JamaGenee mentioned, the outside is also often shunned when temperatures are sizzling. We try and get out outside activities whether it is work or fun accomplished during moderate temperatures. Hope you find work soon!
- AUTHOR
Jama thank you for stopping by to read. I actually welcome fall. I love the cool breeze, the ability to turn off the air conditioners and the smells of Autumn. I am not a big fan of Summer, especially when the temperature goes above 80 and the humidity is high.
Most people probably don't realize there's such a thing as the Summer Blues. That's when the mercury hovers at 105 or 110 during the day and never gets below 90 at night, when it's as dangerous to be out for more than a few minutes as it is to be out in sub-zero temps. But the effects of summer cabin fever are much the same as what you describe here about the winter variety, except that we look forward to the first cool breezes of fall rather than the first warm stirrings of spring! ;D
- AUTHOR
Yes Spring will be a beautiful change. Thank you for visiting my hub.
I am there right now. Longing for spring and happier days. Here in Sweden it will be in two months...
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Me too, however I can't wait till Spring. Here in New Jersey almost everyday it is snowing.
Winter can be most depressing or boring I make sure to keep busy
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