Most people favour summer over the other three seasons, and I do understand. I, too, see the allure of umbrella drinks under a parasol on the beach, or lazying in the garden with a good book.

But I've never been much for heat. I enjoy it in small doses, and only if there is a source of cool readily available. But I hate sweating. Being constantly red-cheeked and sweaty with a throbbing headache is my idea of hell.

Autumn. Now there is a perfect season. I'm not talking about the wet, icy cold, barren pre-winter most people think of when faced with the concept of autumn. I'm talkin about the kind of autumn where the leaves are starting to change, where the air is crisp and fresh and full of life and energy. The kind of energy which fills me with a mix of melancholy and bliss.

A perfect day is cool, allowing for an opportunity to don ones hand knitted hats, mittens and scarves (and socks, if you are so inclined). The perfect day is clear, dry, full of birdsong and mindblowingly beautifully coloured leaves.

We're having a bit of an indian summer here, but the chill is creeping into the evening air. I love it. One of the only perks of not having cats anymore is that I can leave the balcony door open to let the wonderful air in.

I could go on for a lot longer, but I think I've gotten my point across. :) Enjoy the autumn, before The Wet arrives.

Why do I do this to myself?

19. Read, on average, one novel every two months

59. Get a tattoo

82. Make one new friend

I haven't posted in ages, and this is not a very cheery one to resume blogging with. Oh, that sounded dreadfully ominous... It's not that bad.

Maybe I should start the entry off by saying that, generally speaking, things are pretty good. I'm not having second thoughts about the breakup, me and P are on good terms, work is super busy and slightly overwhelming but kind of enjoyable all the same. My sis and the family are moving back and I'm very excited to see them over midsummer, and I'm super excited about going to work in Edinburgh and even though I'm currently oblivious as to what august holds as far as finances go - I'm actually feeling quite positive. :) now, with that out of the way, I'm going to have a bit of a winge.

I'm not good with silence. I have music or tv on all. the. time. The last time the flat was properly quiet, I had a panic attack that nearly made me pass out from lack of oxygen. That was two months ago, and I haven't been stupid enough to risk a similar situation since. Tonight was an odd evening. I worked very hard all day, stayed late an stresse myself silly. Not in a stupid way, but still. Got home, had dinner, spent half an hour talking to nobody on the computer, then about two more hours watching tv. On my own, in - aside from the tv - complete silence. Nobody called, I called nobody. Got no texts, sent no texts. No visits, went nowhere... Now, I know that none of this is particularily noteworthy. In fact, it's pretty normal for a single person. But tonight it made me a bit gloomy.

So, while listening to my audiobook (another avoidance of silence), I'm going to try sleep now. :) I appreciate suggestions on how you spend time when you're alone. How do you cope with being alone without feeling too lonely?

Hugs! [::]

#1, Lose 30kg

#5, Complete Lent 2009

#17, Go for a 30 minute walk once a week

#21, Read five books in 30 days

#33, Hoover the whole flat once a week, every week I am home

#34, Learn to crochet

#42, Live and work in the UK for at least six months in total

#50, See The Edinburgh Tattoo with my mum

#58, Finish a pair of socks

#67, Have my hair cut shorter than I think I'm comfortable with

#71, Private item #2 / have

#77, Listen to 100 new songs on the recommendation of others

#79, Call one friend a week, just to chat

#83, See Harry and Freya at least every three months (dependant on them moving back to Sweden)

#85, Invite a friend over for dinner at least 20 times

#93, Don't buy any plastic carrier bags

My life hasn't been void of either action, thoughts or feelings since last month - but for some reason I haven't been able to bring myself to blog. I've planned a big 1001 things-update in the next couple of days, and there are things to update you on there too.

Lent is going alright. I cheated twice - once by mistake and once on purpose, but as a result I've extended lent by two days. I miss crisps! I can do without them, but I miss the emotional pseudo-crutch they provide. Oh well.

As productive as ever with my knitting. If not more, really, simce the sister and her family are coming back home permanently in time for midsummer. I've been über-busy knitting socks (!), mittens, scarves and other pretty things. I've even taken pictures of all the stuff I've made, but it just doesn't make it onto here.

Getting back my sense of normality, which (paradoxically) is a bit disturbing. Finding new and interesting ways of staying busy and happy isn't always ao easy. But I manage. So far, anyway.

Well, that'll have to conclude my first ever iPhone blog post, and I'll leave you with a promise to blog more. If you'll have me. :)

101 things to do in 1001 days

Health and Lifestyle

Mental Wellbeing and Education

Creativity

Career and Life Choices

Travel

Pleasure

Family and Friends

Teaching

The Bigger Picture

And Finally...

101. Update this blog about the list at least 33 times (2/33)