I can already feel the first stirrings of autumn. The air is tinged with crispness and a few over-eager trees are already showing signs of yellow and orange hues.
I’m a little bit in denial. My summer was great. But weatherwise, it was lacking in the heat and sunshine departments. I took advantage of the nice weather as much as I could. But when you work indoors, the weekends never seem long enough.
But I am starting to get genuinely excited for the change of season. Pumpkin spiced foods and beverages are out in full force now. There’s nothing like sipping a spicy chai latte whilst meandering along leafy paths, crisp leaves crunching satisfyingly beneath my boots. Or cool evenings where I can snuggle up in a mountain of cozy blankets, sipping a mug of steaming tea or cider while engrossed in a good book.
Yesterday was a good day too. I had an entire afternoon of quiet (for the first time in months). My roommate was still around, so I didn’t have the place entirely to myself. But I closed my door, put in my headphones, and spent the afternoon tidying and organizing my room. I also pulled out my fall clothing. I love the warm flannels, cozy sweaters, and fall colour palettes of the season.
What is your favourite part of autumn?
I don’t know, because it doesn’t exist here. Summer lasts until around November 1, and then a few days later it’s winter.
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That’s sad, it happens here too sometimes. Last year’s autumn lasted a week. I’m hoping for longer this time 🙂
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No stirrings here. High of 98F up from the lower 90s earlier in the week. 😦
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Ah, that’s so hot! Hope you can stay cool 🙂
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I love walking through the woods as the leaves are changing colors, listening to the already-fallen leaves crunching beneath my feet and smelling the coolness in the air. I love to take my camera up to a mountain top and snag pictures of the treetops with their changing colors dripping down. Autumn can be such a lovely season!
Yay for your quiet afternoon at home! 🙂 Glad you had that time for yourself- so important for us introverts!
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