This is so interesting, Holly! I had a similar experience last year when I randomly became supremely content in November of all things. I was confused and didn’t know what I was feeling. I thought it might be boredom, but then I realized it was contentment and the absence of strain. I wrote a post about it called The Novembers But Backwards. It’s lovely to think of it as hygge.
It’s funny that you had your first ‘crisp’ day because I was just thinking today feels like our first real summer day, where the mornings and evenings are still warm enough for a tshirt and shorts. But I definitely feel you on the contentment side of things 🤍
This is so interesting, Holly! I had a similar experience last year when I randomly became supremely content in November of all things. I was confused and didn’t know what I was feeling. I thought it might be boredom, but then I realized it was contentment and the absence of strain. I wrote a post about it called The Novembers But Backwards. It’s lovely to think of it as hygge.
Oooh that’s so funny Holly, maybe there’s a weird autumn vibe that makes us feel content so we can hibernate through winter? I’ll check out your post!
It might be Holly-specific! I wonder if people with other names feel it?
Haha, maybe that's it! We need a poll among the Substack Hollys.
I do have another Holly in my subscribers! We’re all magnetically drawn to each other.
It’s funny that you had your first ‘crisp’ day because I was just thinking today feels like our first real summer day, where the mornings and evenings are still warm enough for a tshirt and shorts. But I definitely feel you on the contentment side of things 🤍
Firsts in both hemispheres! 💖