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This summer me and my sisters went to the medieval week in Visby. Everything about that trip was perfect. The weather couldn’t have been better, the medieval week was wonderful as usual and Visby just happen to be my favourite place in the world. Total perfection.
One day we stood on the top of Galgberget (Gallow mountain) overlooking the city and the sea. The sun was shining and the view was amazing. It was such a perfect moment. I told my sisters that very moment would be what I’d miss and long for in the middle of the winter when everything was cold and grey.
Here I am almost four months later and when I think about what I miss about the summer that moment is what I think about. It’s a perfect summer memory. Actually that entire trip is one perfect summer memory. Breakfast on the cliffs overlooking the sea, watching the horizon as the sun set, walking through alleys full of roses and wading in the water looking for sea glass. I want to be there again. In those moments. I was so happy.
That’s why I love summer and hate winter. During the summer I’m happy and love life while I during the dark seasons become sad and annoyed at everything. I see no need whatsoever for the season to ever change. I don’t need that change because there’s nothing I like about the fall and winter. Winter depression is a terrible thing and it doesn’t matter that I know that once spring arrives I’ll be happy again because it doesn’t change anything. I still have to go through months of feeling like shit without being able to do anything about it.
Visby
Alley full of roses.
My sisters having breakfast overlooking the sea.
Sunset.
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The alley full of roses looks amazing. I can’t keep my eyes off of that picture. Makes me wonder just how amazing it would feel to walk through it.
It almost sounds like you have Seasonal Affective Disorder — But I might suffer from a touch of it, as well. Some days during the winter I’m fine. Like today, it’s very grey and raining and kinda cold out … But I’m still happy. However, some days it’ll be like this and I’ll be extremely depressed, so I’m not sure.
I was just reading yesterday that you can cheer yourself up by buying a special lamp to shine on yourself during the winter:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=seasonal+affective+disorder+lamp&aq=0&oq=Seasonal+Affective+Disorder+lam&aqi=g2g-m1
It makes your brain think it’s summer again, and makes you feel more awake/cheerful! I want one for myself, by they aren’t cheap … I’d have to wait until I have a job.
That looks and sounds like a gorgeous place! I’ve always wanted to go to a Medieval festival.
I enjoy all of the seasons, but fall and winter are my favorites. I think I’m actually happier when the weather is cold. I’m sorry you feel sad, though.
I don’t get depressed or anything when its dark and cold out, but I do enjoy summer way more than any of the other seasons. I just wish the nice warm season would just last a little longer, as moving to another more tropical location is out of the question right now.
Medieval week sounds like it would be amazing! Summer memories are always the richest for me for some reason. I think it’s sort of natural to be depressed in the winter. Winter is used to represent sleep and the end of life and other depressing things, so in the back of my mind that’s what I think of when I’m cold. So I’m right there with you, just yearning for spring to hurry up!
Här i Falun kan du också stå på galgberget och hitta lämningar efter avrättningar annars – ifall du är sugen på att hälsa på tänkte jag ;D
Visby sounds like a nice place, and those are some nice pictures
I get depressed too, but mine isn’t seasonal. Just keep going and be positive, that’s what I tell myself when I start to get down 
The overlooking view is so heavenly! It looks like a fab place too. What. A. Beautiful. Sunset! I can’t wait for yet another summer to come.
Wow that does sound like a perfect trip. I’d love to share something like that with my siblings…
The only reason I can tolerate winter is because of the holidays. Maybe you could throw some type of party to alleviate some of the boredom! Might make you feel better. Anyway, the cold won’t last long and spring will be here before you know it.
Oh I remember your post about Visby. The pictures were wonderful.
I honestly do not like summer that much, or maybe it’s just because we only have two seasons here (rainy and sunny) and when summer comes I sweat a lot and can’t stay outside too much. I really want to experience the other seasons, especially autumn. =_=;
I totally understand you, I hate the winter so much; it is just cold, depressing and grey. At least you have snow to brighten up gray days outside.. I miss the snound the snow makes when you walk on it -___- I read somewhere that turning on lots of light in the house can cheer you up in those winter days.
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Aww, I’m sorry the Autumn and Winter bring you down. I personally love Autumn, and love snow. Your trip looks beautiful. The sun set looks so warm and comforting. Just try to hold on to your Summer memories.
I’ve never been to anything medieval-ish even though they do hold a renaissance here through the summer. It’s something though that I do want to do. While you were describing the fun you and your sister, I wanted to be there too. No wonder you miss your summers however as they say seasons pass.
Wow..that really does look beautiful! I’m glad you enjoyed yourself there.
I agree with you, I love summer. I’m not fond of the overly hot days, but I am for sure happier in the summer.