The Weather

I would love to be night all the time haha. I love the dark nights, they’re so cozy. The sun is just awful. I’ve always hated the sun, even as a child, it’s got worse as I’ve gotten older though. When the sun is beaming through, just hate it. I get headaches at work under the fluorescent lights, and I do sometimes get it with the sun, although I find myself being more drained physically and mentally being in the sun. Sound sensitivity is my biggest thing. Sounds like she could be too then! 

Here in Glasgow it is grey and damp at the moment with a bitterly cold wind. And the forecast is for much the same for the next fortnight (with a few days of sleet and snow in the middle). Personally, I find it much more depressing to stay indoors and stare out at the grey. So, I generally grit my teeth and remind myself that there is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothing!

profdanger said:

As an American, I imagine every day in the UK is just dreary weather. Here in the Midwest it’s unpredictable and often windy (because we’re mostly flat and close to the Great Lakes).

As a set of islands we get very changeable weather especially near the coast where I live.

Recently we had sunshine and hailstones at the same time.

It's also become more extreme.

The summer here in the south of England was hot and dry and drought was declared.

However we have been deluged with rain this winter so heavy it feels like monsoons.

By-the-way I always enjoy your contributions here.

In my mind you represent the best of American people. 

That is interesting. I like watching the clouds too, but a lot of the time at the moment it is a grey blanket. It is always pleasing when a small amount of blue sky peeps through. 

I do enjoy watching the birds from indoors and the first bulbs that are now showing, but I struggle when I don't get a walk outside away from traffic fumes. 

I like both, but too much of the grey does get to your spirits. But then when you get a bright day, it's such a contrast, you can really bounce back.

I was listening to the 'what's up docs?' podcast, the episode about if nature is good for us -and they recorded it outside in the woods. I think it sounded like rain and they said it was cold, but just the sounds of the birds and rustling of leaves really helped feeling uplifted.  I can see why people get those lamps to help with SAD.

(I am trying to write this question, but it sounds really aggressive, but it is just meant to be whimsical and curious about the subtle difference so please take it in that way!)

If the sun were destroyed, it would be night all time -would that be your thing, or do you like it grey-ish like it is when it's this rainy weather? So you would have a dark/grey cycle? 

My youngest sibling is very light sensitive, bright sunlight gives them a headache!  (we believe she is autistic too). 
I do like a bright day to raise the spirits, so even in the same family we are different with this.

This is the weather I love. Sunny days are horrible! I hate them! I wish it could be windy and raining every day. I love it. I sometimes sit in the car outside my outside my house, cup of tea, and just listen to the rain hitting the window. Is fab. If I had my way the sun would be destroyed.
Whilst most people wake up in a great mood if the sun is shining and clear skies, for me, it makes me want to hide, close the curtains and put on some wind and rain sounds. Naturally, with the lighter nights around the corner, I am dreading it, so I’m trying to make the most of these glorious gloomy days. 

It's very wet here in Devon but luckily I'm in an elevated part. It is heart-breaking to see flooded homes on the news and clifftop properties gradually falling. I count myself lucky being in this temperate zone.

I used to find winter depressing until I focussed elsewhere. I always loved ever-changing cloud patterns - imagining them as bears, giants, animals etc. I joined The Cloud Appreciation Society a few years ago to enhance my weather watching. Many members are meteorologists but you don't need to be.The point is, noticing and enjoying the ever-changing skies. I notice colour far more even in dull grey cloud [stratus]. This takes the focus away from not being able to get out as often.

Instead of outdoors, I focus on observing [as above], repairing garden-related items, watching spring bulbs bursting through, also enjoying planning from the colourful garden brochures. And, of course, cooking and eating hearty winter foods.

As an American, I imagine every day in the UK is just dreary weather. Here in the Midwest it’s unpredictable and often windy (because we’re mostly flat and close to the Great Lakes).

Yep and I'm not usually affected by the weather.

Everywhere is soggy.