This was a recent IG photo I snapped, with a caption that read: Listening to Christmas music and sippin' a pumpkin spice latte. Serious season identity crisis over here. #noshame
It could be argued that it isn't healthy to pine for a season that isn't yet here, but by that mentality, that's like saying you shouldn't dream or yearn or desire for what is yet to come. I'm all about living in the moment, and in my mind, that's exactly what I'm doing. In this moment, I'm relishing the fact that on a tropical island where Fall is virtually non-existent, you can find it at Starbucks, where a barista with a smile will serve it to you in a cup, complete with a sprinkling of cinnamon. And in this moment, I'm also relishing that Pandora withholds judgement when, on this October day, I select the Christmas Radio station on my playlist and unleash all kinds of holiday cheer. No shame.
*This* season is my favorite; the last quarter of the year - the brief window where folks are settling in after a busy summer and life seems to slow down. Temperatures dip, and everyone wants to get all cozy with warm drinks and fuzzy sweaters and fireplaces that beckon. The time of year when my birthday, Thanksgiving and the magic and joy of December blend together beautifully like a perfectly packaged gift that keeps on giving; it's my fountain of happiness, and I'm in it.
And speaking of seasons, I'm entering a new one as I type this, and one that I'll share more about in days to come. It's a season that is long overdue, but I'm taking the proverbial bull by the horns and I'm Choosing Joy, baby. I have prayed for and about this for so long, and as always, He delivered, in His perfect timing. God is so faithful.
for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
love this post! because its true. its not fun if you can't look forward to something, right? a little healthy anticipation never hurts :) i love the fact that you're embracing fall regardless of temperature - p.s. lattes from starbucks are good places to start!
ReplyDeletethanks for your sweet comment about my art. it means a lot to me because i know you always 'like' my instagrams and you've been following them for a while. you just made my day, you're so sweet. thank you so much for your kind words - ALL the way from eastern PA!
hugs!
woot woot for Christmas season!! I choose to look past this icky Oct. holiday and envision the beauty that is ahead w/Thanksgiving and Christmas! oh how I can't wait!!
ReplyDeletegrab that bull girl! can't wait to hear the results of said grabbing. ;)
I love that scripture, and I pray that your new season turns out to be a good one! I can't wait to hear what is happening. Don't wait too long to tell us. :))
ReplyDeletei love that verse...i repeat it to myself often.
ReplyDeleteokay I just wrote a comment and it disappeared! So I will apologize if you get 2! But this is my favorite time of the year....settling in like you said and even though I may still be super busy, it is a FUN busy! Prepping for family visits, cozy smells, change in weather....EEK! And glad you are in a joyful season!
ReplyDeleteI love this post! This is my favorite time of year, also. I love, love, love Christmas music and start listening to it on November 1st. :) I'm happy to hear that you are choosing joy in this season of life right now. Looking forward to hearing more good things to come!
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