Monday, October 12, 2009

Fond of Gloom

Fear not, I don't mean this in a pessimistic way. I'm referring to the weather. Cold, breezy, dark, this weather is perfect for a fireplace and hot chocolate. For some reason, weather like this makes me happy. This happiness may be for no apparent reason, but I cherish it while it lasts. When the weather is like this I feel relaxed, but at the same time excited for whatever might come my way. It's even better when this weather is paired with a lack of any homework whatsoever, as it is tonight. My plan for this evening includes no lists, no agendas, no set schedule, just my favorite socks, sweatshirt, and television. It's almost as if the stress has been lifted and for whatever reason that makes my motivation skyrocket. I swiftly and calmly completed my requests for my teacher recommendations today, a task that I believed would take me both many hours and buckets of sweat (not literally). I was content to study for my Calculus quiz for 20 minutes and then proceeded to lie peacefully in thought on my bed with my phone for a while, without a care in the world. Autumn brings on a whole new me, a me I am very fond of (that wasn't supposed to sound narcissistic). Something about the weather, boots, scarves, gloves, and warm beverages makes my heart feel warm. And I'll let you in on a little secret too . . . Autumn me is just a preview of Winter me.
Time to go make some hot chocolate, Lauren.





1 comment:

  1. i concur with these statements 100% especially since i just had hot chocolate curled up in a blanket talking on the house phone, i felt like i had gone back in time to the good old days

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