week two of autumn

it's most certainly autumn now. the morning air is chilly. the nights colder still. because my mind hasn't yet registered that summer is no more, i open the doors leading to the balcony expecting it to be a scorching hot day when i see the blue skies. but i am quickly reminded that it's time to fold up the short skirts and sundresses and hang up the coats and scarves. daylight saving time ends in 11 days and i feel sad. goodbye long days. back to cramming everything into a schedule that ends at 4pm so that i can come home before dark and make lentil soup. but wait. winter is not yet. i want to enjoy autumn. beautiful crimson leaves, colourful scarves, mugs of hot chocolate, gilmore girls season six on dvd, take-away coffee on the way to uni, only one season between now and the wedding, more reason for cuddles, holding little charlie, banana bread in the oven. all such warm thoughts.