Warmth that the cold brings

It is that time of the year which brings constant calm to my mind and a smile to my face. It is autumn, the pre-winter season. So to say my favorite season, for reasons like being able to snuggle in bed for a little longer, to hold a steaming cup of coffee and stare out of window at yellowing and withering leaves, to get wrapped in layers leaving a small gap to hold a book and read, to have endless cups of hot chocolate, to cook pakoras and eat with spicy churmuri, to give and take warm teddy bear hugs and not feel bad about the other person’s temperature being too warm. It is the season of love, I feel. Of pure, unadulterated love.

I love it when the winds start getting colder and the sun decides to take a break. Mind works a bit slower than the usual, taking its time to enjoy and take in the weather. I like to see the falling autumn leaves and the roads lined with trees and fallen yellowed leaves. There is something about the weather which makes me yearn for family and loved ones. I want to spend more time with them, making most of the time spent. It is this season that fills my mind with freshness and I don’t have one gloomy day. Pretty contrary to the literal sense of winter, you say. May be.

This is also the time when I want to travel. Wear heaps of clothes and go roaming. This might be because most of the crowd prefers to stay indoors and I usually get the streets/place to myself. But it kind of feels good to have a cold nose and ear tips after a round of walk in the cold. Still better to have a hot shower followed by good coffee and delicious food. Ah! That s what I call bliss.

I have no specific memories associated with winter. Of any season for that matter. But I know that I will have many memories that I can relate with this season. Starting now, with this post. Of course I remember doing a similar post last year too. It might sound pretty redundant but that is the love I have for it and for the blog.

Diwali is just round the corner (of course this topic should come up at such relevant times) and the spirit still hasn’t kicked in. This is my favorite festival. I love lighting diyas all over the place and spreading flower petals everywhere. I don’t like firecrackers and I’m avoiding them since 2 years now. Go-green I say and quit the crackers, do your bit to avoid noise and air-pollution.

This post is making me realize that the year is slowing advancing towards the finish line. Not slowly I’d say, because I fail to notice where the days go. It feels like some months ago the 2009 had set its foot in, now it’s already ending. I feel all mushy and emotional. This reminds me of all the pending meets with friends and how we slowly lose contact with each passing day. I’ll definitely make sure I call and meet the people who matter.

I’m having such mixed emotions right now and a lot to think about. But first let me begin by soaking in the coldness of the winter and welcome it into my warm heart. Rest will be dealt with as and when possible. Yes, I’m taking it real slow. That is how winter woks, remember?