The last time I checked, it’s fall, right? October has arrived, pumpkin spice is everywhere, and we’re seeing all the cozy sweaters in stores… but the weather? Upper 70s and low 80s! Is it just me, or does this fall weather feel like a sneaky reminder that the seasons don’t operate by the fashion calendar?
Now, maybe it’s my age or the fact that I grew up in the Windy City, where the slightest hint of fall means we’re pulling out the layers and retiring the flip flops to the back of the closet. In Chicago, when September hits, when I was growing up, there’s a mental shift. Sweaters, boots, scarves—the whole wardrobe rotation goes into effect. But now, living in a place where “white Christmas” is more of a memory than a reality, I’m seeing folks rocking shorts and flip-flops like summer never ended! I get it—if you don’t need to own a snow shovel, why not keep those sandals handy?
But here’s the thing: I’m ready for sweater weather. Or shall I say the calendar tells me it’s sweater weather. Mentally, emotionally, and physically , I’ve transitioned into fall. I want that crisp air and those cozy layers, especially now that it’s October! In the mornings, I bundle up in a sweater, but by noon, I’m sweating bullets and wondering if I should have left one layer at home. None the less, the kids are heading to school ready for any kind of weather. It’s sweater weather at 8 a.m. but feels like beach day by lunchtime.
I know there are places in the world where summer clothes are a year-round vibe—and that’s amazing. But there’s something about this transitional weirdness that feels off to me. Maybe it’s my subconscious refusing to mix the seasons. It’s like my brain needs to put a period at the end of one season before starting the next. None of this summer-fall hybrid stuff! In my mind, it’s all or nothing: either we’re bundled up, sipping hot cocoa, and lighting pumpkin candles, or we’re fully in sundresses and iced tea mode. None of this halfway stuff. Monday Humor: Enjoy the Moment – It’s Still Summer!
I guess it’s sort of like life—sometimes, we feel like we need to completely close one door before we can confidently open the next. Maybe this weather is just a reminder that transitions aren’t always so neat and tidy. Sometimes, you have to live in the in-between for a bit—mixing sweaters with sandals, just like mixing old habits with new beginnings.
But I’ll tell you one thing: when that cool breeze finally does settle in for good, you’d better believe I’m going all in on the fall aesthetic—cozy sweaters, warm drinks, and ALL the fall feels. Until then, I guess I’ll just have to keep sweating through my flannel by noon and rocking that weird seasonal combo. Just like life, we ride the in between until we fully make it to the other side. Happy Fall Y’all!
RosalynLynn
Be you so you can be free.
