The Pleasantries of Fall

Besides the obvious mentions of friends, family and health, there are little things that I am thankful for that are specific to this season. There are a couple of materialistic mentions, but sometimes I need to appreciate these small things when the big things are a bit too hectic. 

Boots. I practically live in boots and own an abundance of pairs that mostly go unworn. I go boots shopping to combat my sadness over the demise of summer.

Miniature pumpkins and squash that are delightful as centrepieces. 

A cozy scarf in fall appropriate colours. From the leaves on the ground to material accessories, these rich hues of yellow and orange signify Autumn.   

Having this in my backyard/ still being able to enjoy it in Fall weather. (The Blue Mountain in the distant is where SFU is located). 

Benjamin Francis Leftwich - His music gets me through studying and commuting in days where I have no choice but to be indoors. 

Some of the nicest things about fall are the little indulgences, in preparation to the big feasts and enjoyments of the winter holidays; just a right amount of sweets, steamy chamomile tea and warm home-cooked meals. The weather settles into a chilling crispness that allows you to still breathe in the mountains without the freezing chatter of bones. Time tiptoes into a steadier pace now that most people are indoors - writing, reading, and watching movies singly and collectively under blankets. Yet, fall is a dialectic of calm and stress - The dead leaves and the stillness of inhaling and exhaling deep airy breaths knit with the rush of assignments and midterms, and the anxiety that soon it will be Christmastime (Yes, I said it; I always think of it way in advance).

I will take my books outdoors while being bundled in thick cottons and scarves and risk catching a cold. I don’t want to miss the skies when they are still this beautiful.  

Yours,

Pam  xx