Although when I meet people I introduce myself as being from southern California (and it's true), I don't live on the beach, have movie stars for neighbors, or own a mansion and small fortune. I grew up in a small city in the middle of the desert where there are more tumbleweeds than almost any other sort of vegetation. Coincidentally, I've never had a pile of leaves big enough to jump in when fall rolled around. Also, being in the desert we go straight from blazing hot summer summer to chilly winter with about a week in- between.
You could say I've never really experienced fall.
So here at BYU in the midst of classes and midterms and what seems like endless nights studying in the library, I've found a blessing in the changing of the leaves and cooling temperatures. Although I'm rather adverse to the cold, I love this season. Walking through campus and being able to kick leaves out of my way and see the gorgeous reds and yellows is new and kind of fun. It brings back a sense of nostalgia for things i never had.
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leaves are so much fun!!!!!!!!!!! that is great!
ReplyDeletesame for me. I lived in arizona forever. cacti don't have leaves haha
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel! I live on a leaf-less farm (pine trees and bushes :) in Canada, and the leaves always seem to fall overnight! I love coming here and experiencing the different colours, and even having leaves falling on me! It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the four seasons too! Spring and Fall are my favorite. I think it's because I like change and the in between phase.
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