"Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home"
For the sap in me, I couldn't be happier to note that I can feel winter fast approaching. I love that the days get darker quickly, and that there's so much more to enjoy with the stars in the sky and the cold, crisp air to inhale. It's pure magic.
Don't get me started on the first snow fall of the season either.. Uff, it's something else. Waking up in the middle of the night and seeing a gorgeous layer of white settle on the roofs and the grass - where everything is beautifully still. Not a person in sight, and not a footprint on the fresh snow. And not to forget that moment when you walk out of the door in the morning and slowly crunch the snow below your boots. I think I'm actually falling in love while I type this.
I fell out of love with London a while ago - the magic I used to feel in and around the city's streets is now sadly, nothing special. However, the moment winter reveals itself, it's almost as though the people, the streets and the atmosphere has a sudden change. It's a warm and welcome change of being cosy in warm coats and scarves, and walking around town with your most loved. There could be nothing better, to be honest. It's the season of hot chocolate, mince pies and festive teas all over. Colours like green and red are everywhere and everyone just seems so much happier.
So winter.. I wait for you patiently. I cannot wait to show you all the love I feel for you! And I suspect this winter will be the most special one yet.
