Usually, when September hits, I feel this immense sense of
relief. I feel like I can say,
“Suck it, August. We’re through
for another year.” But this year
has not quite felt that way. I’m a
bit discouraged. I feel a bit
down, like August still has its power over me, or something.
I’m just kind of blue.
But, the weather has finally started to cooperate here in
Denver. We’ve had a few days of
true autumn type weather around these parts, and it’s getting my head in a
better space.
I got my Ugg boots out. I’m wearing my favorite Free People long sweater. It’s rainy and cloudy (not quite what
you would expect to be just the ticket to cheer me up, right?) and I’ve been
listening to Neil Young and Jackson Browne and other fall favorites (not sure why Fall=classic rock).
I fell in love in autumn. I find that I feel nostalgia for my husband in a whole new
way this time of year. Even though
this time of year makes me miss him more, it gets me out of the trauma space in
my head a bit, and that feels like a welcome respite.
So, I raise my Pumpkin Spice Latte and say, “Welcome,
Fall. I’m so glad you’ve come.”
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| I posted this on Instagram yesterday, saying, "Hello, old friends." |
About the only thing I like about fall is the pumpkin spiced lattes. So I'm sending you my share of autumn.
ReplyDeleteThose boots look super comfortable and practical.
@Jean, It's funny, people rarely describe my footware as "comfortable and practical." I guess I'm officially in my thirties. :)
DeleteThose boots do look comfy! I hope fall brings encouragement and joy for you this year.
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