Happy Holidays

Welcoming the new year is always a time of reflection and anticipation a year ahead and a year forward. I also find the need to forgive myself for the mistakes I have made and the failed resolutions, then balance it with the successes and the total amount of happiness I have generated. Like nature, I tend to go dormant with my plants and my reptile friend, my pet turtle named Harlem. The photo-period decreases, and night is longer, and I also sleep longer. But this pattern gives me the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder
To counteract this effect I have installed LED panels throughout my home emitting full spectrum light of the intensity of full summer sun at noon, intended for salt water aquariums which also require this intensity. It has proved successful in relieving symptoms of SAD but required a few days to start taking effect. I wrote a few blog entries during that time, but did not post them because I felt that they would convey a contrary message. But now spring is approaching, and many plants are flourishing in my indoor garden, and daylight increasing everyday, everything seems fine and dandy.

I would like to say Merci to my friend who gave me chocolates for christmas, always a sinful treat. Thank you also to many out there for being very generous this christmas, it makes me smile when I count it when you leave. And thank you to all who I have seen during the holidays and those who have tried to make an appointment but couldn't get through, as I also enjoyed a few days off answering messages and work to enjoy the season of food, friends and family.

I wish to all of you to have a year full of love and appreciation, and a resolution to focus on parts of our lives that generates feeling of happiness and contentment. Enjoy the new year 2010! May it be our lucky year!