week one of autumn

it's the first week of autumn and so far we've had two stinking hot and humid days, two rainy ones and the rest, cloudy. i am liking the rainy ones best as i've never been one to bear the heat well. last night, it rained just as i had left the house to go for a swim. the pool was indoors and heated so it wasn't too much of an issue. i hadn't been in a 50m pool in a long while so it was good to get back to proper swimming again. i was feeling terrible before heading to the pool but by the time i swam my fifth lap, i was looking decidedly chirpier. it must have been the water and working out. we stopped by the sauna before heading to the change rooms, where i proceeded to get changed without the privacy of a closed door. i must say that i'm getting used to having my bits out for all the other girls to see. i am definitely becoming more comfortable with my body although it is far from perfect. but anyway. today, it started off cloudy. i walked jon to work. he looked hot in his striking blue shirt and beige pants. so hot that i noticed a guy checking him out. huh. by the time i walked back however, the sky looked to be clearing up and as i sat down to have breakfast, the weather looked and felt perfect. the slightly chilly breeze, the sunshine and the quiet went well with my toast and tea. i also did the laundry. i couldn't resist spending some moments looking out of the window in my room and smelling the fresh, crisp air. that made me very happy. have just been on the phone to immigration regarding my visa. hope to get it all sorted in the coming week so i can spend the rest of autumn and then winter in australia. and then spring and summer and the rest of my life. i went to try on some wedding gowns over the weekend. it was an experience. all the other brides-to-be were trying on fancy schmancy dresses and here i was putting on the simplest one i could find...an ivory v-neck with a short train. it looked nice but it wasn't perfect so the search continues. and there you have it- week one of autumn.