transition to winter

my "fall" shower gel ran out today (bath & body works sensual amber). guess it's time to switch to one of the "winter" scents (either b&bw japanese cherry blossom, or midnight pomegranite). yes, i change my bath products to match the seasons. come to think of it, i finished burning my apple cinnamon candle yesterday and it might be time to pull out the blackberry one.

on another cold note, i tried to go for a jog today. first time since july or august. and man, it sucks in the cold. i felt really good about myself until i got across the park, and my chest just felt so tight and cold and crampy. i did the jog/walk thing the rest of my route to walgreens (killing two birds with one stone, brought a cd to order photo prints) and walked most of the way back. even with mostly walking, it was 2 miles total, so that's good, right?

and on monday they close my el stop for 6 months to a year. which means instead of just under half a mile, i need to go just over a mile to get to the nearest stop. i think i'm about to become very good friends with the buses around here.

all this outdoor chilliness is making me ready for christmas. i refuse to start celebrating and decorating until after thanksgiving (which incidentally, is my favorite holiday. i love love love turkey and mashed potatoes). but i rearranged my trunk and tables in the apartment to make room for my little tree. it's going to be fun to decorate in a new place. i think maybe i need to have a party once the place is all festive. :)