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Anna Maria Locke

fall

wouldn't you think i'm the girl

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Happy November!
and Election Day--did you vote?? 

Fall is officially dying. The trees are pretty much bare and there is frost on the ground in the morning.
I feel almost desperately sad, like I didn't spend enough time outside while the trees were in full blast and the weather was gorgeous, and now it's too late. 
But I am also super excited for the holidays, and going home for vacation! Thanksgiving! Christmas! New Years! My favorites!
At the same time, I'm kind of freaking out because since when is it time for the holidays??!! Gah!
 Maybe all these conflicting emotions are the reason why I have been struggling to get out of bed in the mornings this week...

Or maybe it is post-festivity letdown from a great Halloween weekend. 
Some years I am all gung-ho for Halloween, and some years I let it slip by.
This year might have been low key, but when I decided to be "Ariel with legs" (washed up on the beach version--yes I always work the red hair thing), Ben decided to be "Ariel without legs."  And I couldn't let the opportunity pass:

All I can say is that there is a true Disney Princess inside every little girl AND boy.
(And with long hair, my boyfriend may be prettier than me.)

seasons

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 My favorite parts of the forest are the stands of glowy yellow trees
 Least fave part: the hills of loose rock. Unavoidable on PA trails.
 [campus...can you tell where I go?]


The trees are definitely peaking here. Last Sunday I was going to go to the gym, but then came to my senses and went for a hike/trail jog in the gorgeous weather instead. 
I don't know if fall or spring is my favorite season, honestly. I guess my favorite is the one that I am currently in (unless it is winter or summer). 
Are the trees changing where you live?
I used to hate cold weather, but I love it more and more every year. I don't know if I could ever be happy living in a place that doesn't have all four seasons, at least for a short time.

Also, just downloaded the new Arcade Fire, and part of Far East Movement
Completely honest, I just couldn't live another moment without being able to hear Like a G6 on demand.

Autumn

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[picture via weheartit]

I am so happy that the seasons are shifting into fall. For some reason I am loving the cooler weather extra-much this year. Even though it has been dreary and rainy lately...
These things have been making me excited about life:
  • Chai tea
  • New rainboots
  • Snuggle weather
  • Honeycrisp apples from the farmers market
  • Scarves and jackets
  • Homemade soup in Panera breadbowls
  • Oatmeal with allll the toppings
  • Ordering new cookbooks online
  • Seeing Ben everyday (it never gets old!)
I have yet to find the elusive canned pumpkin in the grocery store, but I also can't wait for pumpkin cornbread and scones.