Change is in the Air

When I lived in LA, and was asked what I missed most about the East Coast, my go-to answer (and the clear winner), was Fall. Hands down.

To me, Fall has always been like cleaning (not just erasing) the chalkboard of life, and opening a brand new box of chalk - discarding the little nubs from last year. It's a time for change, reassessment, and new perspective. That's why I missed it the most.

You don't realize how much you come to rely on this "restart" button until you don't have it. Beach-going in October is fantastic, don't get me wrong. And we all know that I love a good year-round tan - BUT, without the chill in the air, and the closing of the toes of shoes completely absent from SoCal, I found myself the EXACT SAME PERSON - 12 months a year.

Not that I'm not awesome...it's just that I like a little variation. At least in wardrobe.

That's why this year - although my head is about to pop off from spinning - I am embracing the Autumn, and the windfall of change that it's piggybacking. I am horribly shirking my blog responsibilities, but that's my only complaint. As soon as I can decipher my ass from my elbow, I'll be back in full, fantastic force, with a brand new piece of chalk.

After all, there is truly no better fodder for hilariousness than good old fashioned CHANGE. And to quote from my newly-minted favorite book, "Who Moved My Cheese?",
"Enjoy Change! (Savor The Adventure And Enjoy The Taste Of New Cheese!)"

Believe me, I love new cheese.

And now that the last wedding of the season has been attended, I am here, and ready to lose my tan, break out the boots, and shop for ill-fitting hats that I'll never wear, but keep forever (see picture) . I'm upgrading apartments, making one very overdue trip, and buying New York out of red carpet so that I can welcome my best bud to town in the way she deserves to be welcomed; Hollywood style.

This is all happening right now. You know what else is happening right now? Holiday cups at select Starbucks. This makes me tinkle with glee.

So as I swim just barely afloat in a sea of newness, I beg for your patience. I have so many stories - so much to tell! I mean, I've got write about the Terrorist Coffee-Guy! And the time my skirt blew totally up on a crowded sidewalk! And of course the Central Park concert/premier where I found myself totally VIP'ed into one of my most favorite NYC nights to date. And then there's the woman on the subway who had only 4 fingers. And I would be totally remiss if I failed to write about how I went to Brooklyn, and didn't have a mental meltdown due to an overabundance of hipsters.

All of this new cheese!! So mark my words, Friends...these stories, and many more, are on their way - they're coming with the chill in the air.

Long live Fall.