This morning as I left for work, I was marveling at the bright beautiful fall sky. The bright yellow leaves of the trees, twinkling in the morning light were mesmerizing.
As I walked to my car, I saw the city workers. They were busy pulling down the tennis court nets from across the street. Honestly, I'm surprised they haven't taken the nets down sooner, but it has been a warm autumn; many in the neighbourhood have actually enjoying morning tennis matches even just yesterday!
So today, I am reminded that winter is just around the corner. I know many will complain of the coming snow and cold, but I rather love the continuing shift in seasons. I like to bundle up and tromp through the snow.
Moments realizing a shift in seasons is upon us.
Moments looking forward to the snow!
Showing posts with label autumn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label autumn. Show all posts
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Moments D545: Autumn at the Zoo
I spent the afternoon at the zoo with two very dear friends of mine (Bunny (this is her favourite animal) and Bear because he's as loveable and squeezable as a teddy bear) and their two beautiful boys.
It was a perfect autumn day; a bright sunny day that warded off the hint-of-winter chill in the breeze. That being said, I was happy to have had the wherewithal this morning to have dug out my hat for the day's outdoor adventures! It was quite beautiful to be walking through the coloured paths. Here's one of them:
The backdrop of colour was incredible and seemed surreal when we watched the tiger or the zebras or the giraffe or rhinoceros. After all, one of these things didn't belong!
As we walked, Bunny, Bear & I chatted away catching up on the past two months. It was a day of fluid conversation and giggles as we were always keeping an eye open for the different animals. The boys were extremely well behaved and such a delight to share the day with. And, I must share: the youngest missed out on his afternoon nap and though he was obviously tired, he was still so very easy to enjoy. Even when he decided to take a break:
It was a perfect autumn day; a bright sunny day that warded off the hint-of-winter chill in the breeze. That being said, I was happy to have had the wherewithal this morning to have dug out my hat for the day's outdoor adventures! It was quite beautiful to be walking through the coloured paths. Here's one of them:
The backdrop of colour was incredible and seemed surreal when we watched the tiger or the zebras or the giraffe or rhinoceros. After all, one of these things didn't belong!
As we walked, Bunny, Bear & I chatted away catching up on the past two months. It was a day of fluid conversation and giggles as we were always keeping an eye open for the different animals. The boys were extremely well behaved and such a delight to share the day with. And, I must share: the youngest missed out on his afternoon nap and though he was obviously tired, he was still so very easy to enjoy. Even when he decided to take a break:
All we could do is chuckle and pick him up.
An autumn day at the zoo was delightful. I loved that it wasn't so busy and it being cool meant that going into the exotic warm buildings meant warming up a touch instead of going from hot to hotter as in the summer!
Random share: one of my favourite pictures:
And,more randomly, my cousin's wife was working today. We saw her explaining the biology of a giraffe. How curiously fun!
Bottom line, I love autumn and today only reinforced that. Layered up, I loved the crispness on my cheeks and how my scarf flittered in the chilled breeze.
Moments enjoying a family day outing.
Moments soaking in the sights of autumn's colour as the backdrop to exotic animals.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Moments D542: Autumn in bloom
Oh how I love the cool crisp colour of autumn!
On my way to volleyball tonight, I soaked in the glory of a full on Canadian autumn. As I drove North on the highway, the forest of colour were ablaze! I was on the phone at the time, otherwise I might have, in the stop and go traffic, paused to take a picture.
Instead, I took the time to pause and share the sight with EQ. I described to him the bright and deep reds, the vibrant oranges and brilliant yellows that were smattered throughout the forest of green. It was, simply, stunning.
And sometimes that's all I need to have a beautiful moment in the day. Stopping to enjoy the beauty of a favourite season. (Okay - that's a bit of a farce because I really love all the seasons as they each have their merit!)
Moments pausing to enjoy the season.
Moments sharing the view over 3000 miles away.
On my way to volleyball tonight, I soaked in the glory of a full on Canadian autumn. As I drove North on the highway, the forest of colour were ablaze! I was on the phone at the time, otherwise I might have, in the stop and go traffic, paused to take a picture.
Instead, I took the time to pause and share the sight with EQ. I described to him the bright and deep reds, the vibrant oranges and brilliant yellows that were smattered throughout the forest of green. It was, simply, stunning.
And sometimes that's all I need to have a beautiful moment in the day. Stopping to enjoy the beauty of a favourite season. (Okay - that's a bit of a farce because I really love all the seasons as they each have their merit!)
Moments pausing to enjoy the season.
Moments sharing the view over 3000 miles away.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Moments D529: Trails of Leaves
Today's moment is a simple one as I silently celebrated one of my favourite times of year this morning. Autumn.
The trees outside the office have all turned a bright orange and their leaves like feathers in the morning breeze. I enjoyed their display as I walked from the parking lot to the office.
As I entered the building, I smiled at the trail of bright orange feathers littered in the doorway. It was like party confetti strewn all about on the black mat trailing into the building.
Sometimes I wonder how people live without the seasons. For me, it's always a wonder to watch the world around me shift and change. In the spring, watching the snow melt and the ground come alive again. The colour! Basking in heat of the summer sun and feeling its life giving energy. The vibrancy of life! Watching the trees shed their coloured leaves and prepare for the winter ahead. The calm! And winter, the quiet stillness in the cold crispness snow. The reprieve!
And knowing that the cycle will start all over again come spring.
It's a good reminder of life in general. It shifts on you. It changes on you. Just when you settle into a groove, something or someone comes along and shakes it up. Moments in life come and go as the seasons do, with different levels of engagement and energies swirling about them.
Today's moment, was a calm, simple one.
Moments enjoying the brilliant fall leaves.
Moments reflecting upon the seasons of life.
The trees outside the office have all turned a bright orange and their leaves like feathers in the morning breeze. I enjoyed their display as I walked from the parking lot to the office.
As I entered the building, I smiled at the trail of bright orange feathers littered in the doorway. It was like party confetti strewn all about on the black mat trailing into the building.
Sometimes I wonder how people live without the seasons. For me, it's always a wonder to watch the world around me shift and change. In the spring, watching the snow melt and the ground come alive again. The colour! Basking in heat of the summer sun and feeling its life giving energy. The vibrancy of life! Watching the trees shed their coloured leaves and prepare for the winter ahead. The calm! And winter, the quiet stillness in the cold crispness snow. The reprieve!
And knowing that the cycle will start all over again come spring.
It's a good reminder of life in general. It shifts on you. It changes on you. Just when you settle into a groove, something or someone comes along and shakes it up. Moments in life come and go as the seasons do, with different levels of engagement and energies swirling about them.
Today's moment, was a calm, simple one.
Moments enjoying the brilliant fall leaves.
Moments reflecting upon the seasons of life.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Moments D184: Anonymous Hellos
This morning it was warm….warmer than it has been in quite some time. The dew was heavy; so heavy that my car glistened in the dewy coat it was enveloped in.
As I walked to my car I took a moment to breathe in the warm morning air of fall. I love this time of year for its smells and colours.
And then I saw it. The anonymous hello. There on my passenger door were two letters. H. I.
I smiled. As I walked to the driver’s side I even chucked to myself a little.
Yes, I appreciated the anonymous “hi” written in the morning dew. It was a great way to start my day.
Moments of surprise.
Moments shared.
As I walked to my car I took a moment to breathe in the warm morning air of fall. I love this time of year for its smells and colours.
And then I saw it. The anonymous hello. There on my passenger door were two letters. H. I.
I smiled. As I walked to the driver’s side I even chucked to myself a little.
Yes, I appreciated the anonymous “hi” written in the morning dew. It was a great way to start my day.
Moments of surprise.
Moments shared.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Moments D164: Falling Leaves
Today was a lovely day. Late(r) to rise and slow to get out of bed…..homemade coffee that went cold before I got to it. But it was worth it, I very much enjoyed my luxurious time in bed.
Later, after a delightful brunch and running a few errands I found myself in slow traffic. As I cruised slowly along the busy street a gust of wind came along and tickled the trees lining the street.
I watched as the bright yellow leaves twirled and danced around me. And as traffic started to move I found myself mesmerized by the floating, drifting, yellow slivers in the air around me.
That was my moment today. Surrounded by a twinkle of yellow.
Moments to appreciate the fall colours.
Moments with nature.
Later, after a delightful brunch and running a few errands I found myself in slow traffic. As I cruised slowly along the busy street a gust of wind came along and tickled the trees lining the street.
I watched as the bright yellow leaves twirled and danced around me. And as traffic started to move I found myself mesmerized by the floating, drifting, yellow slivers in the air around me.
That was my moment today. Surrounded by a twinkle of yellow.
Moments to appreciate the fall colours.
Moments with nature.
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