fall habits

Inspired by Rachel’s recent post about her fall habits (and Emily’s similar post – scroll down after enjoying the gorgeous photos), I’ve been thinking about the autumn habits I’m falling into (sometimes intentionally creating). I came up with two lists: habits I currently have, and habits I’d like to pick up. Here they are:

Fall habits I have:

~Switching from lighter, summery fruit teas to darker, black spiced blends (that seem to stay hot longer). I bring a cup of tea to work every day of the year, but I’m enjoying the warmth more now that I really need it.

~Making soup – for lunch and dinner – often. (My grandpa gave me his chili recipe this weekend. Yum.)

~Wearing scarves, hats, knee socks, boots, tights and fingerless gloves. (Not all together, yet. But oh, I love pulling out the cold-weather accessories.)

~Lighting fall candles – heavenly. We have a little candelabra in our (fake) fireplace that twinkles merrily.

~Starting to think about Christmas.

~Remembering autumn in Oxford, Ireland, Paris and Austria, two years ago. (See recent photo posts.)

Fall habits I’d like to have:

~Having mulling spices and apple juice on hand at all times, to make cider. (I bought some spices last night. Now for the apple juice…)

~Taking walks in the brisk afternoon air.

~Waking up early enough to not feel rushed, and not be late to work. (This is a hard one…but it’s so nice when I do manage it.)

~Spending less time (and money) browsing online and more time writing. (This is a year-round habit I’d like to have.)

What are your fall habits – or the ones you’d like to have?

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