Autumn!!!

Its already a week into October and Autumn has finally decided to come around. Happy happy day! I remember the first day we had an Autumn day. About 2 weeks ago on a Saturday, we woke up to perfectly clear blue skies and the air was cool with a beautiful breeze. On my way to teach yoga that day I definitely noticed everyone walking along the street was enjoying the beautiful perfect weather as well. It was the type of day where just walking outside puts a smile on your face.
Sorry, very cheesy of me, but I have strong feelings for Autumn. Love it dearly!
Of course, because of it being Autumn we also get a lot of rain, but when the rain clears and the blue sky is showing its proud color.....ahhhh, perfect!

Some things I love about Autumn:

• The air is so clear, fresh, and clean. It makes me want to do Sun Salutations in-front of a window so I can inhale the goodness of it all
  

• Perfect temperature! I can wear a t-shirt in the day time and don't have to worry about sweaty underarms, running make-up or an oily forehead.
  

• Perfect temperature! I have a thing for long sleeves shirts, thin jackets and wraps. I love having to put on another layer in the evening.
  

• Perfect temperature for running! I'm finally able to run longer and harder with hardly any effort. During the Summer I felt so out of shape. Come Autumn and I feel like I'm a half decent runner. Delusional, yes, but who cares!
  

• Hearing the crunch under my feet as I run over the fallen brown leaves.
  

• Did I mention perfect temperature? FINALLY no need for air-conditioner.
  

• Hot coffee never tasted so good.
  

• Apples are slowly getting into season (best in the middle of winter). They taste SO much better now then in Summer. Crisp, juicy and the flavor is far more robust!

• My second favorite fruit (apples are my fav) - American pears are finally being sold in stores!

• みかん or tangerines are in season - YUM.

• Although I don't eat どんぐり (chestnut is it?) they are all over in parks. Good memories come to mind of collecting them as a child. I don't remember what I did with them afterward, but the collecting part was sure fun!

• Autumn fashion - black stockings and ankle boots. Seems to be the same as last year and I'm perfectly happy with that.

• Outdoor dining/drinking is something we seek out now. Luckily, we have a Starbucks near by with outdoor seating.

• People seem to be in better moods, no doubt because of Autumn.

Ahem, I just realized something must have changed on blogger because I can't post photos! I don't know how to any more. Whats going on? What have they done? Help anyone!

Damn, it, I wanted to post photos of Motozo enjoying his coffee outside. Oh, well....until I figure it out this post will have to go without photos. (Ok, apparently Mozilla is having trouble but Internet Explorer is alright for posting photos. I like Mozilla better! Why is it not allowing me to upload photos from there)
Anyway, time to get my run in anyway. Have a lovely Autumn day everyone! And oh, its Friday, YAY!