1. Somewhere in bloomington tonight the gusts of rain turned into snowflakes. I have lived in Bloomington since mid-august and I must tell you I have noticed some things about weather. It really happens. There is a severe and noticeable change. One day it was hot and sweaty pushing the upper 80s even after the sun had set and then the last day of summer on the calender came and went. we call it solstice and the trees they heard about it. and the air heard about it. and the grass heard about and they all conspired. in whispers. and quickly the air became thin and sun light was cold. in the morning the grass was grey, a frost they say. the trees have gotten all dolled up in reds and oranges and yellows for their elaborate striptease. This change, seasons, fall is an actual time. a place on the map. not a notion or a grand idea.
2. Another thing. Autumn. It gives me a little anxiety. This transitional season. I want to keep my eyes open and see all of it happening. these seasons of movement. I do not have this fear associated with winter. Winter seems like it will linger, while autumn seems to prance outside your window and if you are not looking you will miss it.
3. I could not ride my bike home today. It was too cold. I rode it from campus to the bus station and the whole time i was screaming. I am not quite sure why. does screaming increase the movement of your internal organs in hopes to keep them warm? I will need to find the gym now that I dont think i will be able to muster up the courage to ride my bike in what feels like a ridiculousness.
4. someone once told me not to bring out the boots too early in the season. a sure sign that i was a california. I have held out. but tomorrow the boots are coming out.
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