I love Autumn! This is absolutely my favorite season of the year. My favorite use to be Summer, but our Summers in Ohio are soooo long and humid that Fall has turned into my favorite season. Now, don't get me wrong. I still love Summer.....I enjoy the sun and all of the outdoor activities you can do. But there is just something about Fall. Of course, the beauty would be what I love the most. I love, love, love seeing the
leaves change on the trees. There are so many beautiful colors represented as I walk, drive and jog through my neighborhood. I am just thankful to be able to see this beauty. I also think that Autumn just has this certain smell. I can't explain it.... and yes.....I am kinda "funny" about smells. There is just this nice "Autumny" crisp smell in the air. And of course, I LOVE the smell of pumpkin candles. I just plain love pumpkin anything. I think pumpkins themselves are cute, but I also like anything made with pumpkin. I could eat it all year around. The thought of a pumpkin roll, pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin pie.....all of it just brings a smile to my face.
Unfortunately, I haven't allowed myself to enjoy Autumn quite as much this year. I have been a bit ambivalent about many things lately. I didn't decorate around our house until a week or so ago, and even waited until the morning of, to buy trick-or-treat candy. But regardless, it doesn't take away from the love in my heart that I have for Autumn.
We are going to my friend Michele's annual Halloween Party tonight. It should be fun. I haven't seen her since early August, so it will be great to see her again. Not to mention, I have a silly costume AND I am bringing some amazing Dogfish Head Punkin' Ale, which I found out I adored last weekend while dining at the Winkin Lizard.
Just taking a second to reflect upon my love for Autumn......and the peace that I typically think that it brings....even if it hasn't quite done that for me this year. I still completely love it!! ;-) Here is a picture to show my appreciation for this season.....
Me lovin' on my pumpkin!!! ;-)
I also did not get to enjoy autumn like in past years. Of course, usually I take vacation during october, but could not this year. I literally enjoyed 3 days due to working so many in a row. Maybe I will get to enjoy november as I have a vacation next week :)
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