EnjoyingThe Autumn.

 

Claude Cahun.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claude_Cahun

Today it is obvious that the weather has changed, it has got cold quite suddenly, amazing really, last Friday it was too warm to sleep under a fleece blanket.

Last night, a mere week later it was already cold enough to sleep under my duvet; this is earlier than in other years.

I guess the thunderstorms and rain means the weather has switched to autumn now and any chance of another hot day like last Saturday is gone until next year.

Shame about that, very glad I went out last Saturday and enjoyed the balmy 30 degrees tee-shirt weather.

I am looking forward to warm weather again next summer, and trying as always to focus on the positive.

Thinking about next week is easier than next summer for me; I am hoping that I will be able to enjoy next summer, but who knows what will happen for anyone.

So I am not going to assume anything and when I catch myself wondering about what my future holds I will tell myself to concentrate on now.

Better to do that then give myself a hard time, I am getting better at not worrying but I do need to keep reminding myself.

In a day or two I will have adjusted to this abrupt weather change, and will enjoy trips out in the autumn sunshine.

Hot Monday.

Carribean Caterpillars with Spade Fish
Mairead McGeown

It is hot summer here today, 30 degrees, blue skies and sunshine; there is no direct sunshine on our building.

Our apartment faces to the east so we only have sunshine briefly in the mornings until 11 then its gone, that’s a shame as sunshine in late afternoon is so enjoyable.

We have curtains closed to keep it cool inside which helps some, but does nothing to diminish the temperature.

Just heard that there maybe thunderstorms tonight, which may bring the temperature down again.

Both windows in the bedroom are open to catch the breeze, the fan is right next to me, so for now I am doing alright.

Richie told me he is buying a small airco unit, which should be delivered here on Wednesday; I think that will do the trick.

Sounds like hot nights will be bearable for me, with the airco by my bed, and the mosquito net to protect me from bites.

Looking forward to wearing my summer t shirts and enjoying the good weather while it is here.

The warmth will be good for our strawberry plants, looking forward to eating more delicious strawberries, so nice to share some with Richie every day, love seeing him pick them.