I managed to go (almost) the entirety of October without posting. For shame! I shall slap my own wrist and send myself to bed early. [Oh the decadence!]
Winter must be coming because the laundry basket now contains bunnyhugs, and sweaters. A trip to the Cafe Mokuteki now requires more thought - do I still want that latte iced, or maybe today I should get it hot. Showers and baths have become more fun again, no longer just a way to become clean but a relaxing and steam filled way to warm up and wind down. Gone are the days of standing under cold water wishing for an escape from the ever oppressive humidity.
My cards and pictures no longer crinkle in the heat, giving in to the pressures of the humid air and refusing to remain sturdy and straight. A crochet hook and yarn now sits on the coffee table, waiting to be used. Gone are the days that bread must be kept in the refrigerator, and blankets in the linen closet. In a land so far north, the sun has started to set before 5:00 making evenings seem longer.
The leaves have begun to change colour and fall, people from southern States have began discussing the coming snows in earnest, always with a mixture of fear and excitement. Will driving be safe? Can we survive in weather below freezing? Exactly how much snow do we need to get before they will shutdown the base and call it a snow day?
Fall for me has always been a time for quiet contemplation. It was one year ago yesterday that I left Korea to venture forward into a relatively uncertain future. A decision that I made in the pursuit of love and happiness - and new adventures. I have found all three tucked away in this tiny little city so far away from where I started.
Bring on Fall - and all the new adventures that will arrive with the cooler air and the changing leaves.
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