Beautiful November

I finally got that perfect grey-no-precip-cool-but-not-cold day today. That doesn't make for a very interesting blog post, but those here in Chicago can now stick their heads outside and see what I was looking for. Many will totally disagree. But I love it. Now, this day in April sucks. But this day in November is an undervalued commodity. The change of seasons is glorious, and I feel it on these types of days.

I get anxious and uncomfortable by the end of November. Holidays overwhelm me, and there are two family birthdays sandwiched in between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Social obligations come in big, overwhelming waves, and despite my recent big fat purchase, I get freaked out about money around the holidays (I really set myself up for that this year, so don't let me complain about it).

Trying to find a way to be relaxed and joyful during the season. I'm gonna make the Thanksgiving pies next week (next week!), so that should help. It's a good way to spend a day with mom.

Planning a trip out east between Christmas and New Years. Looking for the long road trip. Gonna go see some great people. Already thinking about that trip as a way to get through finals and obligations and self-made strife.