the fall

I have always loved the autumn season even when there is no such thing where I live (in the Philippines there are basically two seasons: wet and dry). I have always dreamed about wearing fall clothes and walking along a leaf-strewn path of reds and golds. I also love the idea of pumpkins and Halloweens and the insinuations of magic and the supernatural.

I have always felt a little bit luckier during this season. A lot of stories have sprung into my life at this time of year, even without the dramatic backdrop of falling leaves.

This year there are stirrings that I am not yet certain of but I can feel that my life is about to shift once again.

'Cause it's frightening to be swimming in this strange sea
But I'd rather be here than on land


(Stephen Speaks, Out Of My League)