Today's gloom

Today is the day I think of when I picture Fall - rainy, windy, accompanied by something lovely in the crisp air

The pitter patter of the rain hitting your window to wake you

Watching the wind pick up as the trees and leaves dance together

Beautiful colors of orange, yellow, and red

The slightly gloomy look in the air

While the chill of the temperature runs down your back

And although I love this time of year probably more than any other - I still manage to get sick during this time when the weather changes

I just wanted to take a moment to say (I think I've said this before months ago but) it's days this when watching the news is enough to make me cry - war, fires, floods. It's just terribly sad.

I'm praying for all those lives in Florida impacted from Hurricane Ian. Can you imagine losing your home, your family members, and your belongings? Everything is just gone. And those who didn't lose their shelters are left without power and water while trying to deal with flooding for days and days on end.

You're in my thoughts and prayers Floridians </3

There's something about starting a new book that gets me so excited.

It's like Christmas finally arriving and opening a new gift that you've been eyeing up for months under the tree.

The wait is finally over.

That taunting comes to an end.

And just like that it's time to start at the beginning once more.

That twinge comes usually when I'm setting it up for the first time followed by various spurts throughout.​

Just seeing some kind of words that signifies the first chapter makes me smile a little bit.

EKKK!

Stay dry and warm out there in the coming days and months ahead - try not to catch a cold!

Stay safe out there && as always, I appreciate ya!