Everything is different than it was only a month ago. It's dark, cold, windy and raining. We are inside so much more, covered in so many layers. This is a time to figure out new ways of self-care, especially for myself. I prefer flip-flops to boots. Tank tops to sweaters. Sunshine to darkness. Last winter I felt a depression I had never felt before. Anxiety has always been my companion. There is nothing comfortable about anxiety and depression was a new kind of discomfort. I hated it. I am already ready for Hawaii, (it's too soon to be ready for Hawaii!). I am trying to make peace with the darkness, with the fact that my family loves Portland, even in the winter. I struggle. So I self-care. A lot. Meghan asked me what my plan is for this winter to keep myself feeling like myself. I already feel the challenge of the dark and dreary. Part of my strategy is traveling outside of Portland. I want to try snow shoeing. I am heading to Nashville in January. Tropical trip this spring. Maybe I'll take a trip to Florida, too. Sunshine!

Also, there is my show in May to focus on!

And, there is always yoga. Yoga is my temple, my prayer, my meditation, my compassion, my self-love. (puh-puh-puh).