It's finally getting to be fall, here in New England, but I just heard that the high in Anchorage, today, is 20...! Yikes. Already! So here's my list (to be continued, I'm sure) of ways to stay happy in the dark and cold, and it goes out to all you wonderful people in AK! (If anybody has other ideas to add, please leave a comment and I'll add to the list.)

1. Use a lamp, not overhead lighting.
2. Make yourself some hot tea.
3. Light a candle.
4. Wear warm fuzzy socks.
5. Call somebody you love.
6. Have a potluck!
7. Go outside anyways.
8. Buy a flower and put it where you can see it when you eat breakfast.
9. Visit the library and check out a cool-looking documentary.
10. Write a letter.
11. Take a bath (bring a book and some hot tea).
12. Create something (i.e. art, music, a guitar-pick flower, etc.).
13. Do your laundry and clean your room.
14. Cook. Use a recipe you've always wanted to try.
15. Dance!
16. Listen to some new music.