two leaves and a bud

i am so happy today because of the following reasons:

i thought i was late to dance but it had, in actuality, been cancelled for today. so
i made my way to the wired scholar where i discovered one of my
nashville favorites:
two leaves and a bud tea, the tea of choice at FIDO.

so right now, instead of dancing across the floor from corner to corner
i am dressed in a comfy cut-up johann sebastian bach tee and jeans
with a cup of white peony blossom in hand.

i am so enjoying just sitting in the shop and sipping and writing. it reminds me of the start of last year when i had so much hope and fight and determination after a season of struggle, after a season filled with the feeling of having waved my white flag one too many times. i remember last fall, being so thankful to even be in school, to be in a beautiful place, to be in control of what i'm learning and accomplishing. i am reminded of that this morning, and those feelings of hope and determination and thankfulness return to me, encouraging me that
even though this semester is kicking my tail
i am more than capable of kicking it right back. and i will.
booyah!

christmas isn't that far away.
88 days.

this weekend - blowing rock roomie date.
2 weekends until the fair!
then halloween, where i'm determined to dress as a W.A.C. member.
meanwhile, the leaves will be getting richer and richer in color.
and november will show up, beckoning me to spend money on christmas presents before the rush.
thanksgiving.
then the best time of year.

i think i can, i think i can.