Pretty

So I woke up this morning and walked outside and literally sighed with pleasure. It was so cool and crisp. Now that is what I'm talking about!! Fall weather is here and I am loving it. Of all the things I miss about living up north in the state of Indiana (hey Hoosiers!!) besides my friends, it's the fall weather. And its absolutely gorgeous to boot! Florida may not have the colour palate of an Indiana fall, but we do have an amazing springtime (I'll make sure to put them up via photo next when I learn how to work this thing all the way).

Anyway, things are starting to come together here in the capital city for me. A new deck to be removed and built, someone to mow between the pines with a bush hog...these are the things that I love about this time of year.

I'm also thinking about the holidays. Fall is my favorite season, but Christmas is my fave holiday. However, as it gets closer to Thanksgiving my mind tend to drift to thoughts of my family. We are pretty scattered out, from Colorado to central Florida but we will all be together to celebrate the American holiday of gluttony. The sound of Last Train Home runs through my mind when I think about it.

I miss the fact that my sister Chris and I won't be going to the store the week before to get all of the food and necessary items we will need (the people at Sam's always ran away when we came in). I miss that I will not get to help my Grandma Scherer make her totally fabulous stuffing the night before and of course, although I hate touching anything that is raw and meat related I will miss cleaning and stuffing the turkey. We will be driving down from Tally that morning, so I won't be able to participate in those activities.

But the fact that we will be together that weekend, all going insane at the same time will more than suffice! LOL. And on top of that the day after officially means Christmas is upon us! Yea!!! I can't wait. However, I will have to, so I will be patient.

On that note, I will leave off...maybe for those of you who read this you will remember a certain Publix commercial which involves an Amtrack train and a turkey. And no, that is not a joke.

Too Long...

I know its been a few weeks, okay, over a month since I last posted, but a lot has been going on, which keeps me from posting. So far I am not doing too badly with the example setting. I have been having difficulty with the positivity. I can honestly say that fault lies with my work and home environment. Neither which are very good at the moment. But I will strive to work hard and be better, which is all I can really do.

I did go visit my parents and grandparents in Central Florida this past weekend. It wasn't too bad apart from the rainy weather. And Lord, was there water everywhere! Roads were still flooded out from Fay, so there were a lot of detours and slow driving. The temp was perfect at the beach in New Smyrna, even though we were finally driven away by ...you guessed it, more rain!

While I was there digging through some old boxes, I found the Senior Will from my last year in high school (go Seminole High!!). It was funny to read them and then try to remember everyone. I never made it to my 10 year reunion, but I am thinking I may go to the 20th.

Not much else is happening. I plan to get some yard work done this weekend and housework. I have plans to start on in regards to the holidays. They are upon us people and it won't be long before we are putting up the Christmas tree.

I think I will take a weekend trip somewhere soon too. I need to get out of town more often.

Anyway, till later, have a good one. I'll try not to stay away so long next time!