Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Post-tourist morning at the beach

This morning I am sitting on a cold wooden bench looking out at the calm blue sea. The sun shines brightly upon my black North Face jacket warming me against the morning chill in the air. The coffee is especially good making me long for a better cup of joe at my usual coffee shop. The tourists have all gone home leaving the beach to the seagulls and terns.

The beauty of the day is somewhat lost on me for I have been in the grip of a foul mood for the past few days. I even spent a few hours in Clickerville seeking temporary relief from my dark thoughts. There has been no significant changes in my life recently so I can only attribute my sense of gloom to insufficient levels of one or more neurotransmitters such as serotonin or epinephrine. I have increased my sleep and exercise and decreased my caffeine. Let's hope this mood passes and I can remain med-free.

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