Another foggy,misty day up here. As the days get shorter,dark nights get longer, my endorphin level seems to drop. Gone are the days of endless sunshine, gentle summery breeze cooling down my overheated skin. No more dips in the lake, the sun umbrellas , beach chairs has disappeared from around the pool. Lost my desire to have my morning coffee outside.
It’s October. And if I can believe the weather forecast, soon it will be more like winter up here. Glad I am the” think ahead” type and already have an appointment to get my winter tires fixed next week. But it is so soon. Still hoping for the golden sunshine typical of October. Don’t mind the fog as long as I get home safely with us and the car intact, and no deers hurt. Just some more sunshine please!!!
Meanwhile must find alternative activities that gives me pleasure. Sweating it out in the steam is a must. Followed by a massage would be wonderful. Although don’t really like people touching me. The exception is my foot and back. Had an indian oily back massage some time ago at the lake, felt like 10 cm taller after it.
Wondering around in the misty forest cheers me up,really lifts my spirit, the amazing colors, crunchy leaves on the paths, the chance to see some deers. So far it has never happened,the only ones I ever saw were crossing the road I was driving on. The leaves are changing colours, golden yellows, rusty browns, incredible hues of reds. The best season of all for me.
After a long walk sitting by the fire sipping hot tea, covered by warm blankets, browsing through the gardening books I got in London this summer, while my favourite Yankee candle is burning…pure bliss.
There are other things that we enjoy with Mish, like watching movies together ,playing UNO or just talking, though these get less and less as he is getting bigger. Scary when think of it.
My whole life revolves around him, taking him to school, picking him up, inviting his friends over, studying, I pretty much cook what he likes, watch what he likes.
A few weeks ago someone asked a question. And the question is ” What would you do without him?”
After a few seconds of shock and silence, thinking how dare she assume that I don’t have a life , I realised that I do have a life, I am not just someone’s Mum, I am a woman, who has more plans in life, who knows what she wants and not afraid to get it. Might be too late, might not, only God knows. Might be repeating myself. Maybe that’s my way of giving myself a pep talk. There is nothing to be afraid of. At the end of the day I don’t want to have regrets.
So my “guilty pleasure” list for October as follows:
bake some apple pie with plenty of cinnamon in it
eat chocolate without guilt
more walks with my camera
late nights with plenty of Cabernet Sauvignon and the
Anna Erelle book
P.S.: Our LittleFox is back!!!