Falling leafs and snow = love

I look forward to fall, every year.

And right about now, I'm wishing another season were here. I'm going to say it and for your own sake, just save the rotten tomatoes for next time. ;)
Here it is: I can't wait for Christmas.

And it [fall] also happens to be that time of the year when I become another year older.

To me, what the fall season brings is a way to clear the mind of anything bad going on. It allows me to be able to see and spend more time with my family than any other time throughout the year. I get to think about the things that matter the most to me. Why? Summer is just too gosh darn busy.

People seem to slow down when September rolls around. The leafs are at the beginning stages of turning colors and even though it seems to happen slowly, it also happens VERY quickly.

My birthday is then right around the corner and the air becomes chilly. I get a feeling of liberation, my lungs fill with a different kind of air, my thought process seems to become more defined.

And then snow comes. Maybe our first snow fall will be in November (mid-October is just too early), not in December.

What do I think of when I think of Christmas?

- Ice fishing
If you know me at all, you'd know how big of a deal ice fishing is to me. It also reminds me of my late Grandpa Fossum and when I get to fish in his ice house, the rest of the world goes away. When I'm there, I'm not thinking about anything else. I'd actually like to get down to my StepDad's hanger and build an ice house this year. Just a small two-seater. I said I wanted to build one the summer before last and it never happened. Gotta make time for these things!

- Decorating the Christmas Tree
I love love love decorating and listening to anything by The Carpenters. My musical taste is not limited to just The Carpenters. I also like The Blenders because these guys have KILLER harmonization!! There are other artists I like and maybe when I repost this blog in November, I'll add more music. It [The Blenders] makes me want to join a barber shop group! Haha! When I think about decorating the tree, "Merry Christmas Darling" comes to mind. The tree doesn't go up until the day after Thanksgiving. That is a household rule under my family's roof. Same with Christmas lights. Heck! I just might go over to my sister and brother-in-law's home to help them decorate!

- Holidazzle in downtown Minneapolis
This year I plan on going even if I have to freeze my tail off!! I tried going last year, but it didn't work out very well. All I need is someone to keep me warm, or perhaps I'll just bring a blanket and go with my girlfriends. Regardless, I'm bringing a thermo of hot chocolate!

- My favorite show, The OC
In the first season there's an episode with Ben McKenzie (Ryan Atwood) and Mischa Barton (Marissa Cooper) at the mall and I think it is the cutest clip of these two at the mall. I love her whole outfit and the shoes are pretty cute as well! This might come as a surprise to some of you, but I don't own a single cd from the soundtrack. I've never found a reason to go out and buy the music when I can just listen to it while I watch the show!!

- A great time of the year to wear red
It's a very powerful color and you're really not supposed to wear it to interviews, weddings, bridal showers, bacherolette parties, funerals, etc., but in this video "A Baby Changes Everything" by Faith Hill, man would I love to have a dress like that!

- Sledding!!!!!
I'm 10 years old all over again when I get the chance to go sledding. It's fun, but I can only handle it for so long since I usually end up talking for most of it. I personally think of it as great bonding time!

- Ice Skating
I haven't been ice skating in *pauses to think* quite a while...any takers??!?

- Lake Marion
Not only do I fish there, but I take my dog for walks on this lake. It's great exercise for her and the view is MUCH better instead of being on the paths.

So sue me. We haven't even made it through mid-August yet and I'm thinking about white snow already. Hey! Tis the season to be jolly and I'm feeling jolly today, so I'm rolling with it. Maybe I'll re-post this one in November. Til then, I'll try to keep the "white talk" under wraps, although it is my blog so I'll write about what I want to write about!