Ninni, Against the Autumn Depression

Warm pullovers, colorful leaves, romantic candles, boots, chilly breeze... It's autumn darlings!

This time of the year I usually feel really depressed 'cause here in the far North days are getting darker and colder but somehow this year has been a bit different. I've actually waited that I could wear big and warm scarfs, proper blazers, pullovers and boots, definitely! Who'd thought! Guess miracles do happen. Of course I need to thank our Feo too because if someone is a true autumn person, she is (thank you dear.)

So I decided to help you darlings! In case some of you out there are too suffering from this awful ''autumn depression'' like I normally do, here are some hints to kill the depression! PS. If these doesn't work... well... I think it's time to be really concerned! ;)

-  Go and take a nap! I've read (or heard) from somewhere that those people who are sometimes taking 15 minutes long nap in the middle of the day or in the afternoon, are definitely more energetic and more perky but they're also more creative.

- Decorate your room/one of them again! Why be boring and keep furnitures always in the same place? Change their places, change your curtains, change the place of your paintings on the wall, decrease the junk/kitsch-items or organize them again, get some flowers in the vase...

 - Go for a walk (or jogging)! I myself couldn't say I am a huge fan of sports but every now and then I like to go for a walk and just turn my iPod on and observe people around me.

 - Enjoy a cup of coffee (or tea)! In my situation I usually take a warm blanket and go enjoying my coffee outside in our garden.

- Turn your favorite music on and do nothing (This is my favorite)!  Just lay down somewhere: On your bed, on the sofa, on the floor... etc and close your eyes. Literally do nothing but listen to music and let everything else vanish.

- Go to secondhand shop! In the autumn time I usually visit these places more often. I can't say exactly why. You might surprise how much there actually are things you would like to have and with the ridiculously low price...

 - Color your nails! Use only bright/light colors. Why always use those formal colors? The more crazier color you use, the more fun you have.

- Try your clothes on and mix them! It's fun to mix one shirt with different jeans, blazers and skirts and watch how many ensemble you can get. ATTENTION: Remember, when being a woman it's normal that you don't fit the jeans you used to wear when you were 13-15 years old ;) In case you do, congrats!

- Put some candles on and read a good book/magazines! Some of my good friends, including our Feo, would burst out laughing if they see I'm suggesting someone to read... I myself loathe reading over everything since I think it's pretty boring. It can suit for someone else but to me it just doesn't work. So, instead of books, you can always read different magazines!

- Organize movie night with your friends! Do some pizza together or if you are as lazy person as me, just order it. Pick up a movie you all like and watch it! HINT: Instead of pizza, you can split some cucumber, apple and carrot and dip it or have some popcorns!

- Daydream! (This is another favorite of mine) It's always time to do this and I myself think everyone should daydream more.

- Watch old photographs! Oh, those good old times... ;)

- Ninni