Welcoming autumn

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hello autumn

Autumn is here! It’s been raining since the beginning of September here in the Netherlands. I’m more of a spring girl… But hey autumn isn’t that bad! To give the change of weather a positive twist, here is a list of random things I enjoy in autumn:

  • Pepernoten (I know it’s kruidnoten but WHO CARES!?)
  • Tea and stroopwafels
  • When it’s a rainy day… and my madre makes sopaipillas. Childhood memories! (which apparently every Chilean has)
  • Scarfs
  • Hoodies!!
  • High knee socks
  • Runs in the rain (makes you feel like a warrior… or a survivor instead of a victim of the heavy rain haha)
  • And the heavenly warm shower after a rainy run
  • Red leaves on the streets
  • The smell in the woods! (I know it’s a rotten smell. So what.)
  • Waking up in the weekend and it’s raining and you’re still in your pajamas*. WINNNNN!
  • Chocolate milk
  • Cuddles (because cuddeling in summer is sticky and sweaty…)
  • BLANKETS! YAY!

What are the things you like about autumn?

Or maybe you live on the south hemisphere of this planet and you’re enjoying spring (I envy you)! What do you like about spring?

* Isn’t pajamas the stupidest word you’ve ever read. In Dutch it’s Pyjamas… COME ON!!!!

Running – Spring essentials

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If you’re an all year runner like me you must be really happy it’s almost spring. The weather is getting better each and every day! Also if you’re recently picking up on your running activities because of the better forecasts, a good weather runner as they call it, good for you! You’re getting active again. Can’t blame you, I certainly had to struggle more than a few times during those cold days to get my (freezing) butt moving. A blanket and some hot coco or tea seemed more appealing many times… but those treats felt better as a reward after a soaky run in the rain, a chilly run or after a run where the wind just blew you away. Feelin’ bad ass.

Anyhow, as the temperatures are rising… you’re probably wondering what to wear?