#almost winter

It's so beautiful 🥹.

And in opposition to this you have her, that clearly is next to me because she loves me dearly and not for other warm reasons.

Hi my frosty snugglebugs!! 💙

Do you ever wake up and suddenly feel that tiny shift in the air? Like… it’s not fully winter yet, but the breeze is colder, the mornings are quieter, and your brain goes:

✨ “Hoodie please.” ✨

The first hints of winter can be SO magical for middlespace — everything feels softer, slower, cozier, and a little bit sparkly.

🧸 Almost-Winter Vibes:

Warm drinks in cute mugs (marshmallows required ☕)

Wearing fuzzy socks AND a hoodie AND a blanket cape

Holding a plushie under your sweater for “warmth purposes” 😌

Listening to soft music or lo-fi with fairy lights twinkling

Watching early winter episodes of cartoons (Adventure Time Snow Episodes, Winnie the Pooh, Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus)

❄️ Almost-Winter Activities:

Make a tiny “winter bucket list” in your journal 📓

Draw snowflakes or frosty windows ✏️

Start a cozy nest with blankets + snacks

Pretend you’re preparing for a winter adventure (even if you don’t move from your bed lol)

Make a “warm + safe” playlist for when it gets really cold 🎧

💛 Affirmations for this cozy transition:

“I’m allowed to rest more when it’s cold.”

“Small comforts count.”

“Warmth is safety.”

“My middlespace is welcome in every season.”

💬 Tell me: What’s the FIRST thing you do when the weather starts getting chilly? Do you grab a hoodie? A plushie? A warm drink? All three??