I’m in love with the weather! Isn’t it a perfect time to lie in bed with some hot chocolate and read? Isn’t the perfect cool weather to wrap yourself in a shawl and go for a long walk in the morning? Isn’t it the perfect time of the year to sit outside and watch the moon and the stars while your favorite music plays in your ears?

I love it. Work is sparse this week, but for once, I’m actually grateful for that. I’ve been working really hard over the past couple of months, and this semi-break is very welcome. While editors ponder over the ideas I’ve sent their way, I’m going to enjoy this downtime by writing some personal essays, or simply watching movies or reading books. Maybe I’ll go stay with a friend who’s been inviting me over for months, or take a day off to discover a new place in the city.

What I’m not going to do is obsess over work or wonder where the next paycheck is coming from. Today, I’m just going to spoil myself rotten.