It’s been spring now officially for about a week. Flowers are starting to bloom. I see buds on trees everywhere, and yesterday I almost caught a tornado. Spring is considered a time of awakening from the slumber that we call winter. Animals take a break, plants shut down and wait for sunny and warm days, and us humans all too often also “shut down” over the dark and cold months.
I’m certainly in that group as I deal with SAD (seasonal affective disorder). Winter is tough on me. Depression is at its worst, I don’t want to do anything aside from hide and sleep. Heck, this winter was especially bad because I didn’t really even want to get my cameras out much. It can be hard to keep going, but I’m here.
And now; now it’s spring! I am starting to feel hopeful again. I want to get out again and explore. I want to create. I want to tell stories. So just like the flower above, I am going to do my best to show up, stand tall, and be proud of who I am. And hopefully, get to go storm chasing more this year.