September 30, 2005

There's Something in the Air

I love fall. It just sort of creeped up on me this year. One day I was sweating through my clothes all the way to work, and the next I'm pulling on socks and a jacket!

There's something about the air in the fall. That crispness. I was walking to the Metro today, took a deep breath and felt this rush of ... possibility, excitement, calm and nostalgia, if that makes any sense. You know what it reminds me of? The first day of school! Totally takes me back to packing my backpack, picking out that first-day outfit and getting nervous and excited about new classes and finding a new routine. Gives you a little extra shot of energy.

It's days like today that I feel lucky to work nights. I get to spend time out there, roam around, shop, people watch, feel the breeze and take in that air.

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