11.03.2011

Falling for it

I am in the coffee shop by my apartment drinking a tea called "firestorm". It has ginger and cinnamon and a long list of other things that are burning my throat on the way down, though the water is now luke warm. I was going to go with the cranberry+orange but on one of San Francisco's first crisp fall days, I couldn't resist what sounded like a real warm-you-from-the-inside-out kind of thing.

We are just coming out of our -- for lack of a better term -- Indian summer here in SF. We pout through the fog of June, July & August and then, if you're me, whine when September and October are just too hot. One year in San Francisco has turned me weak against any kind of extreme weather. And by extreme, I mean high 70s.

To those of you who knew me in a former life, I know this sounds strange. I was the girl who wore sandals 364 days a year and it is still true that my natural element is water. But I like that in this city I can wear TOMS every day with no socks and I won't be too cold, nor will the bottoms of my feet sweat.

And so, I welcome the fall. Another point in its favor is that sleeping in is so much more delicious. There is a level of both discomfort and guilt that wells up in me if the morning sun is shining too brightly through my bedroom window. But rain? It's like a personal invitation to adjust the pillows and enjoy them for several more hours. This, combined with my rare lack of weekend travel plans, makes November Sleeping In Awareness Month.

Every wellie of the rainbow.
It will also be the month that I buy, for the days when weather does not permit canvas shoes, some serious rain boots. I am trying to decide between your classic rubber Hunter. Or, for the polar bear in me, Sorel's Joan of Arctic boots. The fur may be a bit much for San Francisco's mild 60 degree winter, but a part of me really wants to wear something called Joan of Arctic. It's got that chic+tough thing going on, no?


I've also got myself a shiny new clear plastic bubble umbrella, courtesy of my mom. So, yeah, the future's looking bright. Or, rather, dreary and wonderful. I will leave you with a little fall flavor, courtesy of Pinterest. I don't know about you, but I'm going to go put on some thick socks and read a book.

Source: imgfave.com via Shannon on Pinterest
Source: sahalie.com via Shannon on Pinterest
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2 comments:

  1. SaraNovember 3, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I bought a pair of Hunters but had to return them because my calves were too big. Major sad depressing moment. I was like one of the evil step sisters in Cindrelli shoving my leg in the rubber boot. Yes, it was painful ripping my leg out. If you can, try them on in the store. I don't think you'll have the problem I did but you never know.

    Last year I bought a pair of Sorels. I am obsessed. A word to the wise, you must always wear thick socks with those wellie bottom soles. They can hit the back of your ankel in a funny way. Again, give them a whirl around the store if possible. I was not walking too too much in them but did notice some ankel irritation. For a city lady like yourself its something to keep in mind. Read the reviews. Each Sorel is obviously different.

    "Sorellis" by Sorel I love yooou mwah mwah mwah: http://bit.ly/vwkO7W

    I enjoy ordering from REI. I did for both the Hunters and the Sorels. Ship to your door or pick up in store. And no questions asked if you return them in the store (even if its five months later!).

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  2. Leah RoyNovember 4, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    You can't go wrong with Sorels. Great quality, great looks. Although I only use mine for super cold and wet weather - ie, Tahoe in the winter. The Hunters are beyond cute and stylish. Sadly, I don't own a pair so I have no insight for you (doesn't rain much in San Diego). Happy Shopping and Happy Fall!

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