I know that the first day of Fall is not until September 22, but working in academia, today signals the end of summer. Students back to school - between school buses, move-in day for college students, and people coming back from vacation, this morning's commute took over 1 1/2 hours. The end of summer, indeed....
I am happy to say that I accomplished my summer bucket list! I took that horseback riding lesson, and enjoyed kayaking so much that I am now the proud owner of my very own pink life jacket! I also enjoyed every summer day as I promised I would. Yet, still and all, I feel as though it passed in a blink of an eye - was there even a summer this year?
When I was lamenting that winter is tomorrow, a friend asked me - what about the Fall? Honestly, this time of year had always been my favorite until those 1 1/2 hour commutes started taking place in the ice and the snow. Then all I could feel at Labor Day was dread at the looming winter.
Perhaps I need an autumn bucket list so that I can mindfully enjoy this season instead of being so upset that Summer is over and Winter is on the horizon.
Last year at this time I was in Italy, looking forward to the wedding (anniversary is tomorrow!) with nary a thought of winter. Well, I can't hop, skip and jump to Italy so I will have to think of something else! Any suggestions?
Anyway - happy day after Labor Day, and I wish you all a wonderful September....
Miriam
p.s. Not everything on the bucket list, though. We didn't get any day trips in - maybe next year, Flo!
Glad you had such a great summer, Miriam! With our move being at the end of June/early July, ours was way too busy, and too hot, so I'm happy we've nearly into the Fall season. For us, the Fall temps might be more like your summer as we're just now heading down into the 80's. Also, Ralph and I are enjoying quieter days at home since everyone is at school! Today, we took time to relax at the pool - not swimming but dangling our legs in the pool as we enjoyed a nice cold banana-berry-yogurt protein smoothie. It was heavenly!
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