are we there yet?

for most of september it had been really ridiculously hot in LA.  elsewhere in the country, september is the time when things begin to cool off, when summer comes to an end and autumn floats in on the breeze.  but here in california, september can still be one of the warmest months of the year.  in fact, the hottest day ever in LA happened last september {luckily we were in thailand at the time, but my poor chloe cat had to
be rescued from our hot house}.  san francisco was the same way - if one was ever
to bare a bit of skin, it would likely only happen this time of year.  

but things seem to have cooled off here in LA since we've been back, and all i can think about is autumn.
it's finally here!  and while it's still a little too warm, i can't wait to wear my favorite scarves,
cozy up in my wool socks and long underwear, and let my hair down.

i can't wait to mull some apple cider, sip chai tea lattes, and put pumpkin in everything i make.

i can't wait to watch the leaves change, cuddle up by the fire, and feel my cheeks get rosy.

 and i can't wait for all the change in life that comes with a new season.  things seem to slow down, settle in.  there's less energy than in the spring and there's something really nice about that, relieving even.  

while it may still be warm in LA, i have high hopes for autumn to grace us with its wonderfully chilly weather soon.  and maybe, just maybe, a few trees with changing leaves! or is that too much for an east coast girl to ask of LA?  whatever the case, i am so excited it's that time of year.

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