I haven’t yet learned how to keep my emotions under a mask. But there’s only so much we can do to keep our minds calculating and rationalizing things before we slip up. Humans are not robots, I remember you said. But I hope that small side of me will stay safe with you before you forget about me, granted.
October is my favourite month of the year. The leaves become crispier, the streets quieter, and an undeniable shift in energy takes over the city. Winding down comes naturally as the greyness of the sky tints the grass that was once vibrant and soft. Summer’s bright greens leave us feeling like we’re missing out on something, unsure of what that thing is. Yet knowing that the feeling of sun warmth on our skin is just enough reason to go out and find it. Then Autumn comes and moves us from looking outwards to looking inwards. It has a grounding effect, unlike any other season. Even more so for me, with my birthday being September 30th, turning October into the January of my year and filling my mind with so many thoughts and reflections on the past 12 months and the year ahead of me.
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