Waiting for Winter

I can't wait until winter. Don't get me wrong, summertime in Cali is off the hinges but there is something about wintertime that just gets me. I love the opaque grays and dark blues that fill the skies. The leafless trees add plainness to the atmosphere. Wintertime is also quieter than the summer. Perfect time to go outdoors, kick over some leaf piles, splash in some puddles and just think. I love wearing hooded sweatshirts with beanies, more so back in the day, but I think I'll do it again this winter. Hot coffee during cold times seems to warm your soul as you sit and read a book in complete and utter comfort. Sleeping in wrapped up in a few warm blankets while the temperature outside is freezing gives you a safe feeling. Sitting inside in sweats, turning off the TV and just watching the rainfall makes me think of God and the beauty of the works of His hands. There is nothing like it.