The lack of personal space in a house this small is overwhelming and more obvious when the cooler weather hits.

Suddenly, autumn is upon us with a vengence. It seems only a week ago, we had abudant sunshine, warm breezes and the house was wide open. Now house is quiet and dark, closed off from the world and seemingly much smaller.

It’s getting dark by 8pm again. The world shuts down and the trees around the house cloak it in a perpetual dark and seclusion. I feel isolated out here and yet enjoy it at the same time. I am minutes away from anything I may need (store wise) and yet tucked into the end of a cul de sac and hidden away from most of the world. Its refreshing and yet scary at the same time.

I dug out my favorite casual pants today. They are like sweats only not that bland looking. Long navy blue pants with a red stripe down the side with a hint of white piping. I LIVE in these during the colder months. Pair that with my new RGR sweatshirt and I am in comfy clothes heaven. I look terrible but I’m at ease and comfy feeling. I actually went out in this tonight (LOL) looking like a mess but warm and cozy.

The last few days have left me in a tail spin, waiting for the outcome of a few things and still awaiting a parcel filled with a few books. Sadly for me, I’m horribly impatient. I hate waiting for things in the mail, especially whne I know they are coming.

So much happens this time of year. School starts, birthdays, fall sports, seasons changing and then .. the holidays. I’m looking forward to getting out to get fresh donuts, warm cider, apples and the grapes are to be harvested soon too. Mmm fresh concord grapes right off the vine. Then Halloween comes up and I get to find costumes for the kids and maybe paint my face to walk with them and trick or treat. This is my time of year. I love autumn. I think more then anything I want to walk in the crunchy dried up leaves, rake them up just to jump in the piles and laugh hysterically with the kids.

But this year is more solemn then most, and quieter then normal. Things change, like the seasons and change is inevitable.

*Sniffs the fresh autumn air*

Yep change is coming.

But I think I hear my stitching calling me. NCIS starts in a while and I have a few last minute things to tend before I can cuddle with my favorite blanket and enjoy the next couple of days.

Besides, why sit here when I have the fall rain and drawing darkness to watch creep in?