first day of autumn

well, the rain has come on this first day of autumn. it is almost as though the melbourne weather gods had been holding the it in all summer and as soon as the date ticked around to 1st march, it burst its seams, relieved.... now that the colder weather is upon us it is time to start doing those wintry things. it is almost exciting to think i can start wearing winter boots and rug up in warm jackets. however, i know this feeling will only last for a week or so and then i'll be wishing for that warm weather again!


my top five things to do during these cold times are:


1. learn how to crochet a blanket like this one

2. or, perhaps more realistically, keep an eye out in op shops for a crochet blanket 


3. pick up my knitting from where i left off last winter


4. cook lamb shanks and mashed potato


5. stop listening to happy summer music and start listening to  sad old folk music


now, i know it has only been half a day of rainy weather but the forecast for this week isn't looking good so i may as well plan my rainy day activities now! X