Fall is definitely starting here in New Hampshire. I’ve moved so much as an adult, and even though I basically grew up in one place, I wasn’t born there (which was always something that came up- who was actually born in south Florida who lived there in the 1980’s?), so I’m used to not feeling like I belong and even though I like it here and we even bought a house, and we don’t plan on leaving, I really just can’t imagine ever feeling like I actually belong here, or anywhere. It’s fine because it’s just my normal. But I’m curious- why does Flagstaff get so many tourists?! We drove through there one February when we moved from Mississippi to California, and it was beautiful, but we really just stopped for the night (also, this was way before smartphones of any kind, so it’s not like the device in my hand was telling me where we were and everything about it).
The Grand Canyon! :) We're the closest city. So we get all kinds of international tourists. And also, lots of southern AZ and California ppl come up for skiing/snow play in the winter and cooler temps/camping in the summer.
I grew up in New England which has the seasons in force. I miss fall, especially the colors. In New Orleans, we don't get too much fall color. However, while Ian is wreaking havoc in Florida, he is sending beautiful fall like weather to us. And today is Mountain Day, which was a tradition at my college. On Mountain Day, the bells toll and classes are canceled to encourage students to enjoy the perfect fall day. You don't know in advance when Mountain Day will be because it's a matter of waiting for that just-right day. I miss it - yet I try to celebrate it in my heart (and will one day take a stand and take an impromptu day off). Alumnae will gather tonight at 6:37 to celebrate and enjoy ice cream wherever they are.
We've had a really weird spring down here in the southern hemisphere. It's been cool and rainy for weeks, so I'm glad the seasonal vibes line up with fall. But my island in Animal Crossing is very confusing - there's cherry blossoms and halloween decorations :P I don't like it.
Fall is definitely starting here in New Hampshire. I’ve moved so much as an adult, and even though I basically grew up in one place, I wasn’t born there (which was always something that came up- who was actually born in south Florida who lived there in the 1980’s?), so I’m used to not feeling like I belong and even though I like it here and we even bought a house, and we don’t plan on leaving, I really just can’t imagine ever feeling like I actually belong here, or anywhere. It’s fine because it’s just my normal. But I’m curious- why does Flagstaff get so many tourists?! We drove through there one February when we moved from Mississippi to California, and it was beautiful, but we really just stopped for the night (also, this was way before smartphones of any kind, so it’s not like the device in my hand was telling me where we were and everything about it).
The Grand Canyon! :) We're the closest city. So we get all kinds of international tourists. And also, lots of southern AZ and California ppl come up for skiing/snow play in the winter and cooler temps/camping in the summer.
Yeah... I guess the Grand Canyon might explain that many tourists😂🤦♀️
I grew up in New England which has the seasons in force. I miss fall, especially the colors. In New Orleans, we don't get too much fall color. However, while Ian is wreaking havoc in Florida, he is sending beautiful fall like weather to us. And today is Mountain Day, which was a tradition at my college. On Mountain Day, the bells toll and classes are canceled to encourage students to enjoy the perfect fall day. You don't know in advance when Mountain Day will be because it's a matter of waiting for that just-right day. I miss it - yet I try to celebrate it in my heart (and will one day take a stand and take an impromptu day off). Alumnae will gather tonight at 6:37 to celebrate and enjoy ice cream wherever they are.
WHAT?! Mountain Day sounds amazing! Such a fun tradition!
It's the best!
We've had a really weird spring down here in the southern hemisphere. It's been cool and rainy for weeks, so I'm glad the seasonal vibes line up with fall. But my island in Animal Crossing is very confusing - there's cherry blossoms and halloween decorations :P I don't like it.