"I'm an introvert... I love being by myself, love being outdoors, love taking a long walk with my dogs and looking at the trees, flowers, the sky."

She said it best, of course, but that's essentially me.

Except for the dog. #stupidapartmentrules

And lately? Lately I go on a lot of walks alone, simply to think and enjoy.

And think some more.

It's kind of therapeutic, if ya know what I mean.

Today I ended up across town to study on some grass, but I only lasted for half an hour because it was chilly.

Which led me then to Kneaders (where I frequently dine) for hot chocolate and a cannoli (first ever).

I'm obsessed with the hot chocolate, but not the cannoli.

Or the pumpkin pie.

Mine is better.

The raspberry cream cheese croissant was decent.

But the hot chocolate wins.

x100.

I know.

I'll cut down on my hot chocolate/pastry consumption soon.

But moral of the story:

It's fall, so go on a walk and enjoy some hot chocolate.

You know you want to.

Lara Nelson