Autumn leaves...

And yes, there it is, finally. It's really autumn now! The weather is getting really stinky and cold, today was the first day beneath 10C (for all you americans: that's 50F :p). And it rained. Not just drizzle or a nice and short summer storm...no. Bigass drops, almost all day.

Of course (it's Saturday) I had to go to the supermarket to get my groceries for the weekend. And I have to admit, I was ready to leave twice but turned back when I came outside :(  Chitown said: 'Be careful sugar, and run inbetween the drops!' Funny guy...like I am as skinny as my babygirl, I bet she can do that and stay dry ;)

But I was lucky! When I was leaving (for real this time) it was almost dry and when I got out of the supermarket there was this weird light in the sky, I think I remember it from summer, it's called Sun I believe. So me and my groceries made it home totally dry.

I kinda like autumn, and even winter. The weather isn't always nice but you know that's only temporary. It get's dark earlier (especially after the end of Daylight Savings) so I can close the blinds early and sit in my 'cocoon' watching telly. 

And you know that now the leaves will be falling and the garden will be all bare and when you go outside, you dress warm with coats and shawls and gloves and hats, only your nose comes out! It may even snow like last year, I couldn't go to work with my scooter and the busses didn't ride either so I was really closed in. Like most of the country, most of North Western Europe really...

I 'hate' the cold, and I curse it (although it's easier to dress for the cold than for the summer heat, there's only so much you can take off :p). But you know it's all for a good cause... One day you'll wake up, look outside and see tiny little green thingies on the ground and in the trees. Promises of a lovely spring and a hopefully lovely and not too hot summer...

I'd like to go to Chicago either in spring or in autumn although according to Chitown Chicago has only two seasons: winter and road construction season. It would be nice to be there just before the little green thingies arrive ;) Or when the leaves are falling...

One day I am sure I'll be there even in the winter...

Have a good (and dry!) day you all!