Autumn Meme
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kelly_chambliss
Go apple picking vs. Go on a hayride?
Hayride, all the way! It brings back so very many nostalgic memories of childhood, when there was such vibrant joy in the contrast of the prickling of the hay and the warm blankets. The horses' pace--which I now know to be sedate--felt magnificently breakneck to a kid who'd not been 'round horses much, and the world is endlessly expansive and hopeful when you're safe and can give up control and just let it roll by around you. (It's much the same reason I adore long road-trips riding shotgun)
Scary vs. Sweet?
Scary, even in our plague-year; there's something about facing the worst that can happen in a fictional mirror, a kind of imaginative preparation I thrive on.
Sweaters vs. Boots?
Oh, soft comfy sweaters forever.
Socks vs. Mittens?
While I agree with Kelly this's an odd choice, gotta go socks; can always stuff cold hands into a pocket, but cold feet are unbearable.
Bonfires vs. Football?
Bonfires, always; they're warm and there're no steaks. How can this even be a choice?
Trick-or-Treating vs. Watch scary movies?
Scary movies, beneath the warmest of blankets, preferably cuddling with friends.
Apple Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie?
Pumpkin. Only one in my family who likes pumpkin and you will pry my contrarian oppinion from my cold dead hands.
Halloween vs. Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving. How could I ever say no to our American feast of pheasant and sweet potatos and pie?
Bake Pie vs. Bake Cookies?
Cookies. Less messy and so very. very good.
Rain vs. Fog?
Rain, presuming I don't have to be out in it. That drumming on a roof is one of the most comforting lullabies there is.
Black Cats vs. Owls?
Kitties!!!!!
Ghosts vs. Wizards
Ghosts, with all their thematic power to represent being haunted by our worst selves.
Go Hiking vs. Sleep in?
How...is this even a choice? Sleep the fuck in, as all sane folk would. ;)
Cinnamon vs. Nutmeg
Cinnamon.
Reading vs. Writing
Reading, esp since my meds have made writing an oft teeth-pulling endeavor.
Hot Chocolate vs. Tea?
Hot chocolate all the way.
Live in a Cabin In a Forest vs. Have it be fall 24/7?
The latter, easily, since this's my favorite season.
Candy Apples vs. Caramel Apples?
Never tried either, so trying both is on the bucket list.
Blankets vs. Pillows?
Blankets--from a person currently curled beneath their weighted one on a fairly balmy afternoon.
Roasted marshmallows vs. Roasted chestnuts?
Marshmallows!
Coffee vs. Apple Cider?
I love my coffee, but head--to-head, it's gotta be the cider.
Red Leaves vs. Orange Leaves?
Red, for no reason save that my brain's always imagined orange as a rather dull color.
Scented Candles vs. The Smell of Fresh Baked Goods?
Scented candles. Never liked them until I found a stash of my Mom's, and now treasure for nostalgia reasons.
Carve Pumpkins vs. Make Pumpkin Pie?
Make pumpkin pie!
Pumpkin Spice Lattes vs. Chai Tea Lattes?
Pumpkin spice.
Coats vs. Over-sized Sweaters?
Coats win the day, mostly for having hoods.
Beanies vs. Berets?
Gotta steal Kelly's answer here: knit caps I can protect my delicate ears with. :)
Candy Corn vs. Peanut Butter Cups?
Before two weeks ago, I would've said cups, easy. But Mom had this dish of candycorn. And I started eating it in an odd kind of: her hands touched this and so now mine will ritual. Somehow, I've become addicted to the stuff; I've managed not to terribly over-indulge in the bounty of grief-related food, but Lord, candycorn is a different story entirely.
S'mores vs. Apple Crisp?
Smore's, no contest.
Jump In a Pile of Leaves vs. Swing on a Tire Swing?
swing on a tire swing.
Corn Maze vs. Haunted House?
Never done a corn maze, so to pick house seems unfair; will render judgment if/when I try both.
Bob For Apples vs. Visit a Pumpkin Patch?
Bob for apples! one of the most delightfully messy fall treats.
Whipped Cream on Hot Chocolate vs. Marshmallows on Hot Chocolate?
Marshmallows, food of the gods. (Look, there is a reason one of the most important psych tests is done with these lovelies.)
kelly_chamblissGo apple picking vs. Go on a hayride?
Hayride, all the way! It brings back so very many nostalgic memories of childhood, when there was such vibrant joy in the contrast of the prickling of the hay and the warm blankets. The horses' pace--which I now know to be sedate--felt magnificently breakneck to a kid who'd not been 'round horses much, and the world is endlessly expansive and hopeful when you're safe and can give up control and just let it roll by around you. (It's much the same reason I adore long road-trips riding shotgun)
Scary vs. Sweet?
Scary, even in our plague-year; there's something about facing the worst that can happen in a fictional mirror, a kind of imaginative preparation I thrive on.
Sweaters vs. Boots?
Oh, soft comfy sweaters forever.
Socks vs. Mittens?
While I agree with Kelly this's an odd choice, gotta go socks; can always stuff cold hands into a pocket, but cold feet are unbearable.
Bonfires vs. Football?
Bonfires, always; they're warm and there're no steaks. How can this even be a choice?
Trick-or-Treating vs. Watch scary movies?
Scary movies, beneath the warmest of blankets, preferably cuddling with friends.
Apple Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie?
Pumpkin. Only one in my family who likes pumpkin and you will pry my contrarian oppinion from my cold dead hands.
Halloween vs. Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving. How could I ever say no to our American feast of pheasant and sweet potatos and pie?
Bake Pie vs. Bake Cookies?
Cookies. Less messy and so very. very good.
Rain vs. Fog?
Rain, presuming I don't have to be out in it. That drumming on a roof is one of the most comforting lullabies there is.
Black Cats vs. Owls?
Kitties!!!!!
Ghosts vs. Wizards
Ghosts, with all their thematic power to represent being haunted by our worst selves.
Go Hiking vs. Sleep in?
How...is this even a choice? Sleep the fuck in, as all sane folk would. ;)
Cinnamon vs. Nutmeg
Cinnamon.
Reading vs. Writing
Reading, esp since my meds have made writing an oft teeth-pulling endeavor.
Hot Chocolate vs. Tea?
Hot chocolate all the way.
Live in a Cabin In a Forest vs. Have it be fall 24/7?
The latter, easily, since this's my favorite season.
Candy Apples vs. Caramel Apples?
Never tried either, so trying both is on the bucket list.
Blankets vs. Pillows?
Blankets--from a person currently curled beneath their weighted one on a fairly balmy afternoon.
Roasted marshmallows vs. Roasted chestnuts?
Marshmallows!
Coffee vs. Apple Cider?
I love my coffee, but head--to-head, it's gotta be the cider.
Red Leaves vs. Orange Leaves?
Red, for no reason save that my brain's always imagined orange as a rather dull color.
Scented Candles vs. The Smell of Fresh Baked Goods?
Scented candles. Never liked them until I found a stash of my Mom's, and now treasure for nostalgia reasons.
Carve Pumpkins vs. Make Pumpkin Pie?
Make pumpkin pie!
Pumpkin Spice Lattes vs. Chai Tea Lattes?
Pumpkin spice.
Coats vs. Over-sized Sweaters?
Coats win the day, mostly for having hoods.
Beanies vs. Berets?
Gotta steal Kelly's answer here: knit caps I can protect my delicate ears with. :)
Candy Corn vs. Peanut Butter Cups?
Before two weeks ago, I would've said cups, easy. But Mom had this dish of candycorn. And I started eating it in an odd kind of: her hands touched this and so now mine will ritual. Somehow, I've become addicted to the stuff; I've managed not to terribly over-indulge in the bounty of grief-related food, but Lord, candycorn is a different story entirely.
S'mores vs. Apple Crisp?
Smore's, no contest.
Jump In a Pile of Leaves vs. Swing on a Tire Swing?
swing on a tire swing.
Corn Maze vs. Haunted House?
Never done a corn maze, so to pick house seems unfair; will render judgment if/when I try both.
Bob For Apples vs. Visit a Pumpkin Patch?
Bob for apples! one of the most delightfully messy fall treats.
Whipped Cream on Hot Chocolate vs. Marshmallows on Hot Chocolate?
Marshmallows, food of the gods. (Look, there is a reason one of the most important psych tests is done with these lovelies.)
