A quarter year is all we got before we step into the new year. As I sit typing this post, I wonder about the time of the year we are in.
Personally, this is my favorite time of the year. It has been since I was a little girl. I love the nip in the air when the monsoons have retreated and we head to winters. The city I live in, Bangalore doesn’t get cold as much but when up north the cold waves engulf the region, we also feel a slight chill. Mornings are beautiful and the Sun sets early indicating that the season has officially begun.
It’s not that time of the year without having a festival or two every other week. Days seem to whiz by in celebrations and festivities. Lights adorn streets and houses and sometimes it seems every one is happy. How I wish that was true!
For those who love cooking, it’s not that time of the year without cooking a meal loaded with peas, carrots and cauliflower. My Mum used to say that our appetite goes up in the season and that’s why people put on some happy weight.
For those who leave near the mountains or experience extreme winters, it’s not that time of the year without some snowfall. My team in Central America talks about many inches of snow that piles up overnight. How it disrupts traffic yet the city looks beautiful in a white cover.
It’s not that time of the year without taking a stock of progress and accomplishments over the three quarters gone by. My friends and particularly blogger friends talk about their goals and items they could tick off from their list.
It’s not that time of the year without thinking of a winter break and vacation from work. VT and I usually take a break at the year end to travel. It is our time to explore and spend time with each year. Last year, we traveled to Central India and loved our time at the National Parks.
I wonder is it the time of the year or me who is reminiscing about all this? What do you think? Are you with me?
I am co-hosting #WordsMatter Monthly Blog Hop along with Shalini from Kohl Eyed Me and Corinne from The Frangipani Creative. The prompt for this month is ‘It’s not that time of the year without…’
Spread over three days – 4, 5, and 6 October, 38 of us are joining this monthly Blog Hop. Follow the #WordsMatter Blog Hop over twitter and enjoy reading!
We will be announcing the next edition of the blog hop in the last week of this month. Stay tuned and look for our tweets!
If you are participating, feel free to grab this badge!
Please read the posts of the three hosts (us!) and the posts of the bloggers you link up. It would be great if you could read all the posts and share as many as you can on social media.
Have a wonderful celebration of words because Words Matter!
It’s my pleasure to pass on this tag to Corinne from The Frangipani Creative.
You can find the links to all the participant’s posts here:
October 4, Day 1 links
October 5, Day 2 links
October 6, Day 3 links
happiness and food 
I am with you, Parul. It’s that time of the year with all the reviews and goal making activities. The festival season is here, the new year is approaching – so many things happening this time of the year. I love this time of the year. Lovely read, Parul. 🙂
LikeLike
Thank you Vinitha! ♥️
LikeLike
I agree with you. This is the time of the year for the festivals. It is also the time to look back on the part of the year that has gone by and plan for the next one.
LikeLike
Yes 🙂 thanks Reema for stopping by!
LikeLike
You are aright about it being that time of the year when we all start to look at where the year has flown. What needs to be done more and what to change or look forward to in the new year. You have captured the entire feeling of this time in the post – veggies, festivals, travel and weather – all find an honorable mention. Loved reading this thoughtful post Parul 🙂
LikeLike
Thanks a ton, Shalini! Glad you could relate. ♥️
LikeLike
It surely is that time of great for all this. Loads of cooking with winter veggies, festivals especially my favourite Diwali, times spent with family and holidays. Hope you are enjoying this time of the year.
LikeLike
Here it is the time of fall colors, warm mornings and cold evenings
LikeLike
Yes! I get surprisingly active at this time of the year, with my head buzzing with all sorts of ideas! Wishing you a happy and interesting last quarter, Parul. Stay blessed!
LikeLike
oh I love this part of the year. I just run to do so many different things to put ticks on my evergrowing list of things to do and accomplish. Travel list, something new list, something given up list, habit list. Yikes! It is an apt topic for this installment of #wordsmatter. Looking forward to reading all posts.
LikeLike
You took me down the memory lane of living in North India with the festivities, the nights getting colder and the misty dusks.
I used to love this time of the year in India when I lived on my own because it meant Diwali is fast approaching, the only festival I feel upbeat about and committ myself to the house cleaning frenzy and lighting up the house.
LikeLike
Well said, Parul! It is that time of the year with festivals, reviews and new plans in the offing! So much goes on during this festive time. I feel at times that it’s better when things are a little quiet, though! Wishing you a wonderful time on the last quarter! May there be many more amazing memories from these three months before the new year arrives.
LikeLike
It is quiet other times but I love the joy this time around. Thank you, Esha. I wish you better days too. May all your worries come to an end.
LikeLike
The festival times are on in this part of the world aka North India and we are loving it. every day is action packed till Holi now so its actually two quarters instead of one for us.
LikeLike
I know what you mean. It is almost two quarters. Thank you Nidhi for stopping by.
LikeLike
I agree with everything.The holiday planning and the nip in the air makes it all super fun.
LikeLike
True. Thanks Amrita!
LikeLike
Oh yes, this is the time to review and reflect, plan and execute, eat and put on that happy weight as it’s the best time of the year. Love this festive and wintry season and all that it brings!!
LikeLike
Yes it does. Thanks for stopping by, Shilpa!
LikeLike
Oh I like October too. It has wonderful memories of approaching winter. There’s so much to be excited about – exams are ending and festivals are approaching. I cannot believe the year is near its end.
LikeLike
Yeah! Where did the year go? 😂
LikeLike
Oh definitely the time to reflect, to catch up, or slow down depending on what you have achieved till now. Also besides the healthy veggies that flood the market, the mithai also adds sweetness.
LikeLike
True that! The loads of mithai.
LikeLike
I love the last quarter of the year as well. Especially because of the weather and the general good cheer in the air. It’s the time of year I feel most comfortable.
LikeLike
Ah yes it is that time of year when a strange happiness is in the air. Sadly because of my fractured arm , I can only observe and partake of the food but for me it is not that time of year without cleaning up the house, meeting with relatives and celebrating the end of yet another year.
LikeLike
I love this time of year too! But for me in South Africa we are heading into Summer! My favorite season! December is also our holiday season with most businesses closing in mid-December around our public holiday (Day of Reconciliation) and only reopening in the new year. It’s also my favorite time to take stock and look at all that I’ve accomplished throughout the year and set some new goals for the year ahead.
LikeLike
Yes definitely its that time of the year when everything is filled with fun, frolic, good food, festivities, family and friends. I just love this time of the year. It’s like a new positivity. #WordsMatter
LikeLike
You are right. It is 🙂 thanks Shubhra!
LikeLike
It is that time of the year that makes us look at everything with fresh eyes! Here we dont have snowfall but the cold-harsh winds of winter that make a warm cup & pink mittens the must have accessories!
LikeLike
This is actually that time of the year where one wants to slow down, and yes, review, contemplate and perhaps think forwards and backwards too 🙂
A holiday in the mountains sounds perfect for the plan! I hope to see the snowfall someday – this photo is beautiful 🙂
LikeLike
It is definitely that time of the year where days quickly pass away with all the glitter and happiness around.
LikeLike
It’s a wonderful time of the year, Parul. I like the festivals, the interaction with neighbors, friends and family and also a little bit of travel. And son coming home, if only for a short week! Oh yes, also the seasonal vegetables that are in abundance in the market right now! Gajar halwa, anyone?
LikeLike
I love October’s for the festive season, for the nip in the air, and for the fact that we are in the last quarter of the year. It’s a good time to start a bit of a review, though I love doing that properly in December!
LikeLike
I love the feel of October. It’s spring here so even more lovely. Festivities always make me miss home. I had completely forgetten that it is soon going to be Diwali time. I love your travel stories. Where are you heading out at the end of year?
LikeLike
Thanks Raji! Haven’t thought anything yet. Need to put pen to paper. How have you been?
LikeLike
Though I’m just back from a holiday, your post makes me crave a winter break ASAP.
LikeLike
Ha ha! Ask me about it.
LikeLike
I love the last quarter of the year too! In fact before you know the year is over what with so many festivals to keep you on your toes from Oct! Loved reading this post Parul!
LikeLike
This is somehow my fav time of the year..the last quarter when there’s so much happening. How I wish time moved at a slow pace. 🙂
LikeLike
Hi Parul, even my mom used to say that our appetite goes up during winter. I am not fond of vegetables but during childhood I used to love the various colours of vegetables during winter. Back in those days there were few vegetables that we got only during winter, these days all vegetables are available throughout the year but then things were different. Every evening my mom used to make a bowl of boiled vegetables that she served with butter and black pepper. The taste still lingers in my mouth. This post made me nostalgic, loved it. Btw where are you planning to visit this year?
LikeLike