Talking About The Weather

October arrived and it feels like someone flicked a switch and that was the very abrupt end of the nice weather.

I really was hoping not to be putting the heating on just yet but the drop in temperature has hit my joints, particularly my wrists and fingers.

The heating hasn’t been fully switched on so far though. I will pop it on for an hour or so to warm the house up a bit and then I am content to be sat with a blanket and having lots of hot drinks to keep me warm. I also have wrist warmers which are very effective. Once my wrists are warm I feel warmer in general, even my fingers! I’m considering getting some in different colours so I can match my mood or outfit.

There was a storm recently and the winds rattled the windows and the days never felt like they got light at all. I just could not get motivated on those days, doing the bare minimum so as not to fall behind with things but at the same time didn’t feel I was making any progress.

The nights are significantly colder now too. I have ended up buying a light fleece gilet to wear over my pyjamas to keep the nape of my neck warm. When it gets cold I end up in a fair amount of pain. The gilet has been quite effective though and I have definitely felt more comfortable over night.

I keep telling myself it’ll be Spring before I know it. 😂