September 20, 2004
Autumn at last
This is my favorite time of the year. It's 55 degrees outside and I can once again wear a jacket or a sweater without sweating. It's more than just fashion options, though. There's something about the cripsness in the air that brings to mind renewal.
Talking with my boss last week about certain memory-related smells, she told me that there was a particular smell around this time that always made her sad. For me, I think this smell brings to mind a mix of emotions, some of which are said, most of which are exciting. For me, Fall has always been a time for new things: the beginning of school, the return to Charlottesville, leaving for London, starting my job here, starting a relationship with Cyndi. This past weekend in New York (thanks Gabe!), I kept getting that feeling, like I'm ready for something new. Like maybe I'm done with this whole working thing. It takes up too much precious time.
Maybe it's time to move? Maybe it's time to quit my job and live on the streets? Or maybe I should just keep on doing what I've been doing, enjoy the sensation in the air, and stop thinking so much about it.
Novak at September 20, 2004 10:44 AM
I was writing Mia an email VERY similar in this. Autumn, for me, has always been about fresh starts, the newness of things. I feel so pumped by the potential presented by this change in weather alone.
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Dre at September 20, 2004 11:15 AM
justin and i were talking this morning about how much we love the fall. i love it so much in fact i'm even a little excited about WINTER!
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Stephen at September 20, 2004 12:16 PM
I do love Fall, just as I love all the seasons, but I think I like fall most becuase it leads into Winter, which is my favorite season usually. But you are certainly right about Fall signifying change. I've been quite happy with the changes so far in my life this Fall. The weather changing only makes me feel it all the more.
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kenji at September 20, 2004 12:32 PM
I think I enjoy cold weather more than warm weather, unless it's REALLY cold. Then it pretty much blows (but it blows less than when it's really hot).
I think we should go camping again while it's this perfect temperature. Maybe that treehouse?
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Becca at September 20, 2004 01:05 PM
Yesterday I was in a terrific mood. Actually, at times I would say ecstatic. I would think of things and chuckle to myself. The depths of winter aren't always kind to me, but fall and I are close friends.
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Jess at September 20, 2004 02:47 PM
I also find that I have the new energy I need for a fresh start in the fall and I wonder sometimes if that is only because of our long history of schooling or if it is something more. I think it may have something to do with the fact that we never get to see the blue sky in washington in the summer.
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