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Dearest Self: I know how much you adore the autumn. "Adore" being an understatement of immense proportion! Having been born during autumn, I suspect you have red, orange, yellow and golden brown leaves creating your double-helix of genetic material.
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Therefore, I implore you to please, oh please, take the last 2.5 weeks of October as vacation time in 2009!! Maybe add the first week of November for good measure (Mwahaha!).
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Enjoy the leaves! Breathe in the crisp autumn air! Don't be rushed to get the shot!
Explore the nuances of leafness.
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End your frustration of always being in the car going to work when the light is perfect...
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...and the leaves are perfect. Just. Perfect.
Go to the beach in search of leaves. Hood River. Local parks. Grab your coat and scarf and take a walk with Mr. NK...wander the neighborhoods in NE and SE PDX with hot cocoa in one hand and his in another and stalk the best trees together!
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Take the time to romp in the morning light...guilt free.
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You have 337 days to plan your attack on Autumn 2009. Start now.
Just do it!
xo, Neuroknitter