Hello October!

It's been a few weeks since my last entry. Work has been busy...life has been busier.

I heard a rumor that it's fall.... somewhere? Certainly not here. I miss fall. I miss the leaves. I miss the cooler weather. I miss pumpkins, Indian corn and apple cider. I miss wearing jeans & comfy sweaters & boots. I miss the smell of burning fireplaces.

My friends back in NJ keep torturing me with stories and pictures of apple picking, changing leaves, trips to Delicious Orchards and the purchase of new fall clothes. Living in FL is hard this time of year. Yes, it's still beach weather here...I can still hang out at the pool or spend the day on the water. And I know thousands of people around the country would rather be here this time of year than facing 40 degree weather....but it doesn't make me miss fall any less.

I adore the time of year where the cool sunny days are balmy enough to warm your skin and make you want to spend every minute outside. And where the evenings are cool enough to throw on a sweatshirt and snuggle up with a cup of hot chocolate or warm apple cider.

Eventually, it does get like that in FL....it just takes a little longer. I guess after months and months of what seems like an endless summer, I'm just anxious for it to get here. Hurry up already!