Empty Boardwalk

Summers almost gone, and I couldn't be more satisfied with that realization. These last few months have been full of discovery, love, and...plain old summer fun. There were many tears, but way more laughs and smiles to make up for it. I saw the ocean from a ferris wheel for the very first time, with a person I want face many other thrills with while squeezing their hand. I learned what it is to be responsible, and had let go of things that bring me down even if it did hurt a little. But now, the temperature is dropping a bit and the night is coming sooner. Soon when I take walks I'll hear the crunch of leaves instead of crickets, and see people rake instead of mow their lawns. There is just something about autumn..it's almost like a new start to things, hope in a way. I will be going to college, and I feel like this is one step closer to the future I have dreamed up for myself. I can finally act upon my impatience for change. My bond with my parents is strengthening, though at the same time we both know (but rarely mention) that we are slowly letting go of each other, which is bittersweet.

I am so stinkin' excited to put on my woolly hat. And for pumpkin pie and chai tea to be the main component in my diet. And for the word 'crisp' to be significant again , because it is my favorite word in the human language.

crisp.