Autumn’s Arrival: Not Embracing the Chill 🥶

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As I step outside and feel the crisp air against my skin, there’s no denying it—autumn is officially here. The leaves are falling, creating a blanket of amber and gold beneath the trees 🍁, and the once-warm breeze now carries a cold bite 🥶, reminding me that summer is really over.

Fall/Autumn 🍃🍁🍂 is here now. Why do I say that? Because it’s freaking cold ❄️ 🥶 outside as I walk to my classes. You can feel the coldness in the air and sense that change 😢😭. It’s like the season arrived with a sudden, sharp reminder that the days of warmth are fading fast, and honestly, I’m not embracing it. I really hate cold weather 😡, even though I love the changing seasons. But wearing layers of clothes and having my hands hurt from the cold… that’s NOT my favorite thing at all.

Today, Teaneck is sitting at a brisk 64°F, with clouds draping the sky in a muted gray ☁️, casting a gloomy mood over everything. It’s one of those days where the cold settles in, making you want to wrap up in layers just to step outside. There’s something undeniably sad about the drop in temperature—it’s a signal that we’re leaving behind those warm, sun-filled days I loved so much 🥲.

The colder weather always brings mixed emotions. On one hand, I’ll miss the long, sun-drenched days ☀️, but right now, I’m really not feeling excited about this cold. There’s a peacefulness in how the world prepares for winter, but when that sudden chill hits, it’s hard to appreciate it when all I can think about is how much I hate bundling up and how painful my hands feel 🥶.

That unexpected cold, the one that creeps into your bones when you least expect it, leaves you shivering and wishing for just a little more warmth 🥺. It’s a harsh reminder that winter is not far behind, and for now, the autumn chill is enough to make me feel like summer is slipping away too quickly.

I’m still hoping to enjoy the best parts of autumn—the cozy layers, the colors, the crunch of leaves underfoot 🍂—but right now, I’m just not ready for this cold. Maybe with time, I’ll settle into it, but for now, I’m missing those warmer days more than ever 🥲.

How are you feeling about the arrival of autumn? Are you ready for the cold, or are you holding on to the last bits of summer warmth like I am?

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