I thought Fall was here. The weather "cooled down" to the low 90s/upper 80s for a few days, which was so nice. Unfortunately, it wasn't here to stay and our A/C is turned back on. Now that we are living in Florida, I'm realizing how desperately I miss Fall. I am longing for apple picking, hay rides, warm apple cider at night, fall colors. I am desperate to walk outside my door to a sunny day, with a little nip of cold in the air, that hint of winter coming. Football games, soccer, crunchy leaves, snuggling under blankets.
Instead, I was sweating like crazy outside today, and our air conditioner is on (set anywhere from 82-85. We're cheap.).
I'm not really sure what brought on all this nostalgia but it makes me sad. I am seriously longing for New England. Why do we live in Florida?? Don't get me wrong: I am sure that in December/January/February (and perhaps even into April?), when New England is getting dumped on by snow, I will be loving our cool weather and outdoor fun. I can't take cold weather for too long, but I'd love some right now. Right now the heat is just really annoying. I want a crispy fall day. I want to wear a sweatshirt in the evenings. I want to sit outside around a warm fire. I want to spend an evening outside without fire ants, mosquito's, gnats, and spiders (the lizards are alright). (And, okay, while I'm dreaming, I would love to go 3 days without finding a roach in my house. Those things make me want to cry.... I'm sure all you Augusta friends can agree with me. But let me tell you, they are 50x worse here. Reason enough to move away after residency.)
((Okay.... not even joking when I say this, but I JUST saw something moving in the corner of my eye and sure enough a roach was crawling across the floor. Garrett got it this time. UGH. My heart is racing. I hate roaches, can you tell?))
::Sigh:: Okay, enough complaining. But someday, Garrett and I will take a glorious 2-week vacation through New England in the Fall. Hmmmm.... actually, maybe EVERY year we should do that. Yes, let's plan on that. Someday. You know, after residency..... and fellowship....
Now.. somebody please drink some hot apple cider for me. And walk on crunchy leaves.
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I was just thinking today about how I like fall and wearing sweaters and sweatshirts. Tonight it's supposed to drop to the low 40s. I'll enjoy the cool temps for you.
We are definitely enjoying all the things you described. I am actually looking into an apple orchard as something new to do with Maddie! I hope it cools off sometime before Christmas. ;)
We took the kids on a hayride and apple picking last weekend and I thought how grateful I was that we could do that. I love NH in the fall. You are always welcome to visit. We'd find somewhere you could stay nearby (since we don't have much space). I will drink PLENTY of hot cider and walk through leaves for you. :)
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