There is something about rain which makes you want to just lie in bed with a loved one and cuddle. Singapore has been experiencing heavy downpour for the last few weeks and travelling to work has been a real depressing journey. Apparently, this can be scientifically explained by the fact that the lack of sun causes the body’s level of serotonin (a hormone that affects emotions) to decrease while increasing the level of melatonin (the hormone which makes us feel sleepy).
In any case, every morning when I wake up and wonder why I even bother to prepare for work, I remember an essay that I recently read via Jane McGonigal’s site when she tried to explain cookie rolling.
The essay ‘The Myth of Sisyphus‘ was strangely comforting and in a way, each morning, remembering that essay fills me with hope about this life I have to lead. And all is well.
Jane McG | 30-Dec-06 at 5:03 pm | Permalink
Hey Ian, that’s really cool that the Sisyphus essay does that for you too. Sorry to hear the rain has been depriving you of your serotonin! Hope it’s sunny again soon…
iantimothy | 31-Dec-06 at 3:08 pm | Permalink
Hello Jane. Welcome to my blog. It was a pleasant surprise to log in and see a comment from you. Actually, it was a great surprise. Have a great new year!