I think my snowshoeing adventure yesterday resulted in a slight sunburn on my cheeks.
That’s okay. I am just happy to have seen the sun. I don’t get to spend much time in it during the winter season. During the work week I normally arrive and leave work when the sun is down (or if I am lucky, just rising or setting). Not seeing the sun much during the week makes me really crave it on the weekends, hence why I try to workout outside if I can.
Do you actively try to increase your sun exposure during the winter season? Do you think a lack of sunlight has any affect on how you feel (physically and mentally)?
Of course, don’t forget your sunscreen! That snow amplifies the effects of the sun!
Cute picture – you look happy as always! Yes, I crave the sun too and when we get a sunny day I make a special effort to get out and catch some rays – I think it has a huge influence on my mood and energy level.
Thank you Amy 🙂
I always feel upbeat when I come back from being in the sun (okay, unless it’s a hot summer run!).
I crave sun as well. Do you find it that most people try to tell you that you got wind burnt in the wintertime? When you know for a fact that it’s sunburn? When I worked at the ski resort I would get sunburnt from time to time and everyone always told me I must have been wind burned. I don’t think people understand how you are prone to sunburn in the winter!
Hmm, I think I have only heard a bit about windburn! I remember when I went skiing our friends told us to put on sunscreen so we would not get burnt. But I am not sure what other people say! It’s definitely a sunburn though!
I think one of my favorite days of the year is the first day you can go outside and the sun actually feels warm. The air temperature might still be cold but when I can feel the sun warming my skin it makes me smile.
That being said, part of me wants to move to Alaska just to see how I do with the longer periods of darkness.
Erin, I will come visit you in Alaska… but only in the summer 😉
P.S. Have you seen the movie Insomnia?
This reminds me of how my kids are forever telling me how warm it must be outside in wintertime based solely on the level of sunshine. Um, no kiddos, it can me sunny and COLD out. It always makes me giggle.
I am always extra thankful for sunny days in winter. It may just be mental, but it always makes me feel better to get out in the sun in January.
I’m always around the sun! I’m going to and fro during my day with work and classes and coming home that I always get my fair dose of sunshine. So, it’s pretty nice! I couldn’t imagine going an entire day without seeing Mr. Sun! How sad. 🙁
Hey! Thanks for posting on my blog! I’m glad that someone found me through Two Fit Chicks, I love them!
By the way, I love that you went to school in Ames, I’m a cyclone too! I hope to talk to you again soon!
Yay! Go Cyclones! When did you graduate? 🙂
What sun?
I don’t try to get extra sun during the winter. I’m a lot like you I think – lots of time indoors in the dark. BLEH!!!!
Lack of sun absolutely affects my mood. When we have 5+ days in a row of clouds, I definitely notice that I feel a little lower. I hate the bitter cold but most days I’ll take it if it means there’s also sunshine!