We are having a blast, but I’m finding it hard to let go of traditions. Which isn’t exactly a bad thing. Traditions provide some cohesiveness between different cultures and times. But they are bad when you allow the absence of routines to negatively affect a possibly otherwise great experience.
For me, I’m missing autumn routines. New England has perfected Fall. This year, I’m actively missing things I enjoyed but perhaps never fully appreciated before. Maybe it’s because we are in such a different part of the world, or maybe it’s because I’m conscious of the fact that we are moving to Australia, but I’ve been nostalgic for the things we usually do this time of year, like pick pumpkins, notice leaves gradually change color on the drive to work, watch football, consume pumpkin spice EVERYTHING and choose a Halloween costume.
