Hello there! Welcome to another edition of Storytelling Sunday hosted by the wonderfully talented Sian. You can find her residing at her blog 'High in the Sky'.
The theme is Back to School...
Like many, I have my rituals of getting ready for a new term of school. Even though I left as a student a long time ago, now I work in education I still want to buy the new shoes, bag and new season clothing.
I'm a real Autumn baby, I love the rich earthy and jewel tones that we often associate with Autumn, the cooler weather and the wearing of big fluffy woolly jumpers.
I'm afraid I am that person who delights in the ritual of putting away the summer clothes and re-arranging the wardrobe ready for tweed, wool and teal...
Anticipating the chilly mornings with my opaque tights at the ready, buffing up the boots and looking forward to a healthy cheek glow.
You see, having a typical Celtic appearance I just don't enjoy the hot summer days. I can't sit outside without the fear of my skin frazzling like pork cracking! I don't go anywhere without my factor 30. My hideous bunions protrude from sandals. The sun gives me a headache and the grass and pollen the sneezes....so you can understand my relief when the days start to shorten and the dew turns to frost.
So with my school diary covered, my cardi at the ready, my school bag packed, I'll be skipping to school on Monday ready to brace myself with the sight of my colleagues desperately trying to eek out the summer months with their bare golden tanned arms. Painted toenails peeking out of their delicate sandals....moaning about how cold it is in the chilly classrooms whilst I quietly nod and agree feeling smug and warm wrapped in my new jewel layers.
Yes! Yes! You have put it so beautifully. That's exactly the way I feel too. Once the Autumn clothes come into the shops I'm happy. Perfectly put :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely set of photographs and well told story. Enjoy sitting in the staff room with your hot cuppa and fingerless gloves whilst the rest of the staff freeze.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds perfectly fine to me!
ReplyDeleteI'll be embracing Autumn along with you Alana :o)
ReplyDeleteBut if there are buns then everyone will be happy?? I am a teacher too and find it a relief to go back in September as you don't have to think - what shall I do today?
ReplyDeleteI'm the summer babe so I am one of those eking out my summer clothes. Not so much the sandals though. This made me smile. thank you
ReplyDeleteBlackberries and muffins yum. I'm also a celtic autumn loving woman - although I still do shorts and sandles as long as possible. Do love bare feet!
ReplyDeleteHope your first week is a good one.
I love fall. Summer is ok but what I really want is long pants, sweaters & cool weather,
ReplyDeleteGreat story!
i'd be one of those in my sandals...wanting to hold onto summer for a little while longer x
ReplyDeleteLoved your story because I hate summer!!! Even though I was born in June, October has always been my favorite month. I also rotate my clothes every season.
ReplyDeleteI love cardies and the colours of the autumn/late summer sun...and blackberries and apples and crumbles, just feeling hungry now :D
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the weather front ;) & definitely get outside more when the autumn nip's in the air. I blame it on the fact that I'm an Autumn baby & so it's a natural state for me :)
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you! I am also of the fair skinned variety although I do like warm summer evenings for sitting outside (no fear of sunburn then!!)
ReplyDeleteI love autumn-can't beat being outside in all the leaves!
ReplyDeleteAutumn is my favourite season too. Strangely I feel like it's the season with the most promise in the air, even though it should be spring that makes you feel that way. I think it's because I like the promise of crumbles and roasts, plus halloween and christmas! Oooh, I love autumn! (Love your photos too!)
ReplyDeleteI totally and utterly agree..... Autumn is my fave season without a doubt for the same reasons. I just love to snuggle up and breath in the beauty of Autumn and can easily wave goodbye to Summer for another year! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post and great blog too! Thanks for stopping by my place. I'm so sorry it's taken so long for me to reply. I am now your newest follower :)
Back soon,
Louise xx