My decidedly Boo Hiss attitude to Autumn is well documented in this blog or in the comments section of other people's blogs.
I've been feeling the Autumn-blues this week: the death of a much-beloved family friend compounded with a headache that lasted 3 days and meant I slept poorly, awful traffic on our way into London making for an extremely scary and stressful grid-locked journey, uncertainty yet again about my room at school, double parents evening so dark evenings, confusion and uncertainty about moving.
CBC and I, only about 4pm, decided to go for a walk. We headed to Hanningfield Reservoir Wildlife Trust visitor's centre for a brief walk before they closed at 5pm.
The weather, compared to the utter grimness of the morning, was beautiful. It was warm enough to remove my coat, have fun looking for the Wind in the Willows characters and just experience a bit of Nature's serenity.
Time and time again, I realise that this is what I must do. It assuages the weary heart. It means a bit of solitude that only nature can provide.
Even if the weather is dour, even if there is much else to do and achieve.
I didn't bother to change out of my church clothes as it was warm. CBC said I looked like a roll of Scotch tape.
I hope you take a walk too when things feel all too much.
xxx
I'm so sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI like walking for this reason too. Having a dog means I walk twice, every day. It's a good way to do some exercise and get away from problems.
So glad the pair of you got to have a walk together in a beautiful place. Truly a balm and blessing for the soul x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place. Sending love x
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI love autumn for about 2 weeks - that's how long the "cool enough not to kill me but still warm enough to sit outside and ooh, look how pretty the trees are" phase lasts. The blues don't set in until November when the trees are bare, it does nothing but rain and the days are far too short. September and October I like!
I'm sorry to hear it's been a difficult week. It is always good to get out, even it is just half a hour. I'd love to visit this place and do the brass rubbings myself, hehe!
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss Kezzie - what a lovely place to go and recharge your batteries - I love those characters out in the woods - what a great incentive to get out. I'm hopeless at going out to walk but as soon as I do everything feels better. Thank you for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteI love Autumn, but so far this year it feels like Winter has already descended - can't believe there's 6 months of this to come. ah well, it'll all look better in a couple of weeks.
Oh bless you. Glad you were able to take time out? Are those sculptures permanent at Hanningield? If so I must go up and have a look when I'm next in Southend. Haven't been there for years. xx
ReplyDeleteOh bless you. Glad you were able to take time out? Are those sculptures permanent at Hanningield? If so I must go up and have a look when I'm next in Southend. Haven't been there for years. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiufl escape. you might hate this time of year (snap!) but you look lovely in that gorgeous mustard beret - some consolation, I hope!
ReplyDeleteI can't remember the last time we walked in the countryside. I do enjoy a brisk walk into town though (helped by the lure of a charity shop or two!) xxx
I'm sorry for you loss, Kezzie. As for the traffic and the uncertainties, I'm getting stressed out even reading on them but, like you, I find being out and about in the countryside is the best healer. I do love autumn, but only its mild stage. Not for me the dark evenings and waking up in the mornings when it's still dark outside. Lovely photos! xxx
ReplyDeleteYou right...a walk in the nature can do wonders for our soul. I'm very sorry for your loss. Sometimes life just gets overwhelming and stressful. The start of this month and the last month were quite stressful for me but for the last week or so, things have been rather calm and I feel a lot better now- I was feeling Autumn blues myself up to this week.
ReplyDeleteSo, we must make do with what we have. Sometimes even a 30 minute walk can do great stuff for us. You look so lovely in that dress. I adore tartan. I love how you kept your style in this hiking outfit...even if it is because you didn't feel like changing your church clothes....and why should you? That's a lovely dress on you.
What a beautiful walk. I'm glad it makes you feel better.
ReplyDeleteI am really sorry to hear of the loss of your dear friend. I remember you commenting when I lost my dear friend, Aunty Maureen at the beginning of March. If I am right your dear friend was the lady who helped you make an epic dalek costume :-) I am glad that despite your feelings and worries you were able to get out for a walk with your hubby by your side.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry that there are so many uncertainties with your space at the school and am I right in thinking that another house move is on the horizon? :-(
Sending you big hugs San xx
This is totally what I miss. I used to love going for long walks to clear my head and just get out. It didn't matter if I was alone or with someone. Sorry things have been a bit poo. I rather like Autumn and Spring, rather than the deep, dark Winter and sweltering hot Summer (?), I like the transitional periods for nature I guess. I laughed out loud at the scotch tape!!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that you've had such a stressful time recently, I hope things get better soon! It looks like a really lovely place to go for a walk and clear your head and it's good that you both went, even if it was for a short time :) You look lovely in this dress, I think that this style really suits you :) xx
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem, when I am down, not feeling like doing anything that requires exertion, but if somehow you can Just Do It, the results are always well worth the effort. God bless you, Dear. My condolences on the death of your family member.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you had a difficult week, and sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI love all your photo's, and it is so true nature has a wonderful healing power.
Take care
All the best Jan
Nature's serenity is such a tonic (and improved by Wind in the Willows characters - how cute)
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I'm so sorry to hear that a close friend passed Kezzie, and that things have seemed bleak recently. I really, really hope you're feeling a little better now as I know this time of year can be hard for many people with the darker evenings. I'm sending you hugs across the internet! I really like these photos though, and you're right, sometimes a nice walk outside can blow the cobwebs away and you feel so much better for it, if only for a little while. I really love that last wood carving of the dragonfly, and I thought you looked lovely too. Hope you're well! - Tasha
ReplyDeleteA very cute roll of tape!
ReplyDeleteGoing outside is the best thing when life feels so weighted down with emotion. I find that knowing all that natural beauty is going on regardless of what is happening gladdens my heart.
I'm so sorry to read about the loss of your friend.
Lisa x