Although I'd grown quite sick of the rain, the crisp fall air that followed was quite welcome. Last weekend I got to perform my annual fall acknowledgement ritual, wearing a sweatshirt to a football game. And today, one of our student orgs had a chili cookoff in the room across from the office, and the building smelled like chili all day. I'm not quite sure what it is about autumn, but when the first leaf falls, I feel the need to put on a turtleneck and grate some cheese for a bowl of chili.
Today was the first day since I've lived in Conway that it felt too cold to get out of bed, so I snuggled under my down comforter after hitting the snooze button twice. My standard morning routine includes standing in the shower, washing my hair (you're welcome for the visual, by the way) while mentally trying to decide what to wear to work. This morning I realized that it was time for long sleeves and socks, so I perused my closet for a yummy turtleneck. Then I realized that all of my winter shoes were still in boxes.
I also realized, during one of my many daydreams at work, that there were only two paydays left 'til Christmas. So I made a budget and a list. And I realized that I have no ideas for presents. So now I'm stressed.
And I'm trying to decide what's on my list. Aside from my major wishes--world peace, Super Bowl ring for the Cowboys, and another kid for Brangelina--I'm at a loss. Granted, I'm lusting for an iPhone, but I don't think all of my gift givers put together can afford that. One of my coworkers just bought one, and she let me play with it today. Oh, how my heart longs for an iPhone.
It occurs to me that there's nothing that I need, and little that I want. I usually buy anything that I really want. And that makes me a lucky little brat.
Ok, all of you avid readers. What's on your Christmas list? While I wait for your response, I think I'll watch "The Office" and smell my new caramel wallflower from Bath & Body Works. Smells like fall!
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