I miss baking. It is soothing and delicious. While at school, I don't get the chance to bake and that's about the only time I know enough people to make confecting something decadent worthwhile.

(Unrelated, but I am perhaps too excited for Pad Thai, which I will consume with ferocity on Thursday.) 

Today while walking outside some wind made all the yellow leaves fly off a group of trees. I never want to live someplace without seasons. I am thankful that I get to be surrounded by Autumn right now, because it makes everything seem easier and nicer.  I am thankful for the leaves changing. The view from my window is like looking into a different universe.