Before the cold arrives, at the end of summer, there comes a moment when I start dreaming of swapping my dress for a cozy sweater and my sandals for colorful tights. Then autumn arrives, and I fully feel its presence through plump pumpkins, dry leaves underfoot, and a spiced latte in hand during a morning walk.
But when autumn arrives, despite all the wonderful abundance it brings, my time spent outdoors becomes short-lived. The days grow shorter, and the number of blankets on my bed increases. Laziness will gently envelop me in its wing, and I’ll find a million excuses not to put on another pair of socks, tights, or thermals just to leave the house.
Today, I learned why some people are more inclined to love autumn over summer. It’s all about the societal pressure and better weather during summer that pushes us to be outdoors more often, and when we can’t afford to do so, we feel guilty. But in autumn, we can fully justify staying home, citing bad weather or autumn blues. We can bury ourselves under layers of blankets with a thick book and simply live time the way we want, without judgment from others—and, most importantly, without judgment from ourselves.
But before I fully transform into a hermit who not only avoids leaving the house but even the bedroom, I try to make the most of every autumn day.
Before it gets too cold and windy—when only a huge scarf can save your face—I head outside to savor the time when I can wear light sweaters and not look like a walking cabbage.
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