So Long Sweet Summer

  I can definitely tell summer is on its way out. No, not because there's a crisp in the air. After all, it is Alabama. BUT I haven't been running the AC on high every minute of every day (and night).  Here's a few signs that let me know summer is leaving and autumn is coming:

• the fact that I am back to work now
• last night was the start of college football
• tomorrow is the first AUBURN game (War Eagle!)
• I've already started making my Halloween plans and gathering ideas for costumes
• I looked at my summer wreath on the way in the house last night and decided it no longer looked appropriate
• I can go walking after work and not feel like I'm drowning in my own sweat after walking two feet
• I've put on my house robe a good bit because I'm cold in the house
• I've started looking forward to eating soups again
• My tan is fading quickly--a little too quickly for my liking
• And most importantly, my hair isn't frizzing INSTANTLY when I walk outside

 This time of year always leaves me with mixed feelings. I sure do love those summer nights! Here's a few things I'll hate saying goodbye to:

• Friday nights spent at Chuck's Marina
• lazy days spent by the pool with a great book and a best friend
• having people over any night of the week because I can
• sleeping in
• getting a tan outside of a bottle
• natural highlights
• garden veggies
• And most importantly, this view:

So long sweet summer! It's almost fall, y'all!