Notes 09.22
“life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall”
-f. scott fitzgerald
I always think of this quote once September comes along; the changes this season brings. The world seems to become more atmospheric. Mornings are more golden and crisp. Days are shorter giving way to more reset. There is a sense of freshness and cosiness in the air. The comfort of softer lighting…. knit sweaters….it carries so many different emotions.
Calendar
Back to school on the agenda! Although I’m sad to see summer go, I’m looking forward to a little routine. Schools don’t start here till mid-September so, I’m hoping the weather holds up so we can have a few more beach days—it’s the most idyllic time of the year!
I’m also in the mood to freshen this up a bit at home! I’m seriously considering painting the tiles in our kitchen. It’s been on my mind for quite some time so, I think that I’m just going to do it! There is also Georgio’s room—bigger bed and a few changes here and there to make it a little bit more of a teenager’s room. My intention is also to make the rooms in our home feel more complete; I like changing things around in our home and there are times when I feel that there is ‘something’ missing….maybe adding some texture, colour, art….still processing the deets!
Lately
I’ve been taking it slow the last couple weeks….and by slow I mean that I’m not being a perfectionist all the time! I’m more focused on the things that make me more content without stressing over all the iti biti details of things being perfect! It’s very liberating! I have read quite a few books, I’m cooking/trying more recipes, I work out three times a week and I enjoy being more outdoors and spending time with my family and friends—the simple things!
Our Saturdays have turned into something a little extra special! We make plans to leave the city and have dinner and drinks in different places in Peloponissos and it has become the highlight of our week! We planned a little family getaway on a whim and it was just what the soul needed! The three of us spent a long weekend in Kalamata. It was so nice!
Thoughts
September has always felt like a new starting point for me, just like starting a new year at school. A time to renew and to reflect on the year so far. Somewhere in the last year I felt lost, uncertain. I struggled to be more grounded again post pandemic. I’ve done some soul searching. I’ve listened to podcasts. I read books. It’s taken me some time to put the things that light me up back to perspective —September feels like a good beginning point!
I’m not a person who usually writes goals/intentions but that’s all about to change! I want to be more intentional and organised about my work. I want to be more consistent, more mindful. When things feel off, I’m going to remember my ‘why’ and stay true to my values!
xxx
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“Notice that Autumn is more the Season of the Soul than of Nature“
-Friedrich Nietzsche