Why Early Darkness Feels So Comforting
Most folks groan when December nights roll in early, but not me. I’m that one person who actually looks forward to it. There’s a softness to the evenings this time of year — a slower pace, a quieter world — and it settles me in a way nothing else does.
Our Early-Bird Routine
Since Santiago heads to work at 5 and gets off at 2:30, our whole day runs on a different rhythm. We’re usually eating dinner around 4 and winding down before most folks even start thinking about their nighttime plans. By six, we’re already tucked in, cozy and content, and I absolutely love it.
Evenings That Actually Let Me Breathe
I don’t fall asleep until around 10:30, but that stretch of time in bed is my favorite part of the day. The TV humming, my laptop open, the whole room calm and quiet — that’s my sweet spot. It’s the only window where nothing feels rushed or loud. Just warmth, comfort, and a little space to breathe.
From Night Owl to Early-Morning Starter
What makes it wild is how different this is from the old me. I used to thrive at 1 a.m., working until the sun threatened the blinds. Now? I kinda love getting my day rolling before the world wakes up. The dark mornings feel peaceful, steady, like the day hasn’t decided how it wants to act yet.
Why December Nights Hit Different
December just amplifies all that goodness. The early dark, the soft glow of lights, the hush outside — it all comes together and makes slowing down feel natural. Not forced. Not rushed. Just… right. And I’m leaning into every bit of it.
Lisa Crow contributed to this article. She is a true crime junkie and lifestyle blogger based in Waco, Texas. Lisa is the Head of Content at Gigi’s Ramblings and Southern Bred True Crime Junkie. She spends her free time traveling when she can and making memories with her large family which consists of six children and fifteen grandchildren.