Falling... falling... falling...

"I want a wild, roving, vagabond life. I always want to do something daring and spirited; you will certainly repent it, if you keep me tied up."

~ Isabel Burton

I miss the changes. It's funny, but true.

After moving into the comforts of an office setting, I've found that I don't sense the seasons change. Now, I don't miss the biting wind or rain, but  I miss NOTICING.

Just the other morning I got up and got ready for work and when I walked out the door? BRRRRRR. I'd forgotten to grab a coat! Actually, even funnier, I'd forgotten that I actually even needed a coat!

That same day, I walked over to the printer and, for the first time, focused my attention on noticing how the golden-red leaves stood out against the autumn-grey clouds.

I wasn't high... seriously.

It's just beautiful, really. I've always held this envy for the east coast and how they get to have all the beautiful colors of fall. I used to believe, and a part of me still does, that they, the east coasters, must have the best Halloweens and Thanksgivings. Part of this stems from the fact that Thanksgiving DID start on the east coast and also the whole Salem witch trial thing. I mean, Halloween must be awesome in Salem, right? And didn't Hocus Pocus take place on the east coast???  California kid moves to an east coast town full of Halloween tradition?

Seriously, west coasters may have some fun things, but when it comes to fall? I feel like we can find much better elsewhere.

I think the most we have to offer for the holidays is Disneyland being decorated... and that's probably the coolest, am I right?

But it all comes back to one thing... despite my random drifts of thought of course... that I miss being outside.

Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons, and I feel like I'm missing it. Particularly being in an office. I like my job, but I need to bring in a pile of leaves and put it under my desk... maybe :)

Of course, now that I recognize this, I should probably do my best to be a part of it so that I won't miss this colorful season.

Bring on the chilly wind!!!