Today is the shortest day of the year. And this, for me, is reason for celebration.With sunrise at 7.36am and sunset at 5.08pm, there will be just 9 hours and 32 minutes of daylight in Melbourne today. This in comparison to the summer solstice on December 21, when there will be 14 hours and 47 minutes of daylight.
Winter is my least favourite season. The days are short. It's cold (and I hate being cold). And it's not Summer. Don't get me wrong, I love snuggling up next to a roaring open fire. I actually quite like walks in the quiet of foggy mornings. I love getting into my cosy bed (pre warmed thanks to my trusty electric blanket). And I certainly like steaming bowls of soup and mugs of hot chocolate as an antidote to the cold. But give me the bright sunshine of summer any day.
And so, as the shortest day is here and we begin again the journey toward Spring and Summer, I celebrate the passing of the shortest day in the Southern hemisphere. Because it means we are heading in the right direction. It may be some time off yet, but there is light (and sunshine) at the end of the tunnel.
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My partner is very excited about today too.
A beautiful post! :)
What a beautiful photo. I am more partial to winter than summer as summers here in perth can get pretty darned uncomfortable and I dont have aircon. and at least in winter I get to rug up in my knitted hats and wraps and throw my completed crocheted rug over my lap... and yep Ijust waiting for my trusty electric blanket to warm up the bed before I hop in.
What a gorgeous post and pic. I actually adore the winter and despise the summer, so perhaps I should mourn today instead!!
Hello darling Cinta, how is one of my favourite people ever?
Love Renee xoxo
Miss Acorn, you should come for a holiday to Central Australia, where the weather is always sunny and warm, and winter is the nicest time of year. If you come, I'll shout you to coffee and cake! X
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