The change of any season seems to prompt motivation in me. Fall isn’t known as a ‘fresh start’ season in the same way that springtime is, but its difference from summer is drastic- it feels like a new chapter in a good book.
Recently, I’ve been inspired by lists of things to look forward to this season, first seen here, then here and here. As I read through these lists, very personal in nature to the authors, I couldn’t help thinking of my own intentions for fall. I wasn’t planning on sharing my thoughts, but I enjoyed the process so much that I changed my mind. We all know I love a good list.
This season, I’ll be…
Learning: Patience and faith. Both take practice.
Eating: Comfort foods and lots of things with cinnamon.
Drinking: Apple cider beer, spicy red wine, hot mugs of tea with honey.
Playing: The piano my dad gave me last year more often.
Baking: zucchini and pumpkin breads, spiced cupcakes, gooey casseroles.
Finishing: The “Love Wall” of framed photos of family and friends in the guest room.
Reading: Billy Crystal’s autobiography, “Still Foolin’ ‘Em”.
Walking: As much as possible in and around my neighborhood before snowshoes are required.
Wearing: Boots, cozy sweaters, and nubby wool hats.
Cooking: Crockpot meals that take forever and make the house smell divine.
Working: On building my portfolio and continuing to get writing pieces published.
Traveling: To Durango to spend time with family and on a romantic get-away with John.
Wanting: A reason to transform the guest room into a baby room.
Anticipating: The magic of the first true snowfall that actually sticks. (ed. note: apparently, that day is TODAY.)
Creating: Handmade Christmas gifts (if I can coax my crafty side out of hiding).
Marveling: At the brave adventures my BFF Sarah will have with her family when they move to Oman in December.
Exploring: The trails of Park City that I’ve yet to discover.
Celebrating: My first wedding anniversary on October 27. They say the first year is the hardest!
Wishing: For things I can’t mention (because they won’t come true).
Enjoying: My slippers and evenings spent in front of the fireplace.
Welcoming: The return of bubble bath season.
Smelling: earthy pine needles underfoot, vanilla candles, fall soups on the stove.
Following: My heart and staying the course.
Loving: My handsome mountain man and my sweet Cholula- we make one crazy little family.
Practicing: Intentional daily gratitude. Life is good.
What are you looking forward to this season? Share your own list- I’d love to read it!
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You’ve got a great list… I’d add to the eating things with cinnamon to also eating lots of things with pumpkin!
Great list! I always feel that way too when Fall roles around… time to start fresh! My goals this season are to spend less, workout and write more! I love writing and am looking for ways to write more– you mentioned you get your writing published? May I ask how you go about doing that? I am looking for ways to network more in the writing/blogging/publishing world.
Now that your wedding is over with, you have time! SO lovely, by the way!
As for writing, I just started sending pieces to websites I enjoy reading and some of them were picked up. I think it’s sort of normal to experience more rejection than acceptance as a freelance writer. 🙂
Cool, thanks for the advice! I know, I feel like I have so much more time now that the wedding is over… 🙂
I love these! I’m inspired to do my own list now! I totally am with you fantasizing about a nursery…I am really wanting to turn our office into one. I have the colors and the rug all picked out, but I have vowed to hold off on taking any action until there is a real live baby in me 🙂 But, I do have a Pinterest board for my “someday baby”. You are so right about patience, it isn’t easy and takes a lot of practice 🙂
Love this list!!! 🙂
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Loving your post – thanks so much for sharing:) I am starting to think year 9 of marriage as rougher than year 1 of marriage. We are hanging in there together and wishing (cannot tell) for some major changes in our life lately:) You have inspired me to make my own list now! Have a Great One:)
Hang in there, girl! I know how hard the years get in marriage- this is my second. I am hoping your secret wish comes true. Have a great week! 🙂