This was an essay that I had to do for school about two months ago, but I just now decided to post it. I have to write another essay over thanksgiving break. I have NO idea what to do it on though. I'm supposed to write an informal essay that is written mostly to entertain, not to inform. (Doesn't go along with the name very well does it?)

Step into a new season  

Fall is a most enjoyable time of the year. With bright colors all around, coolness in the air, fresh smells of harvest, and excitement of another season to enjoy. People have their own way of how to delight in a new season, walking in the woods, sitting on the porch with a good book in hand, or just standing outside using each of their senses to take in as much of the season as possible. I personally like to do all of them, and that is just what I had in mind for this beautiful day after school.

“Mom, can I go for a walk in the woods?” I asked excitedly. Mom looked up from the delicious smelling chocolate chip cookies she was baking, “Sure, just take the dogs with you.” “Okay, I will,” I hollered hurrying down the hall. I opened the closet door to get my light blue jacket, made a quick stop to get my camera, sketchbook and a pencil, and then quickly ran outside. “Sesna,” I called to my Australian Shepherd puppy, who came scampering to me, along with my Border Collie, Cheyenne, wagging her tail intently. I reached down to rub them, and then stood up and started toward the path in the woods, the dogs trailing close behind me.

Not far into the woods, I heard the leaves crunching behind me; I looked around to see my black and white cat, Libby. “Hey, Libby,” I called softly. As I kneeled to pick her up, she rubbed her soft, furry head gently against my face. I decided to carry her with me, so I put my sketchbook under my arm, put the pencil in my pocket, and resumed walking. When we reached the woods, I looked around slowly to take in the details of the picturesque scene that lay before me, a leaf-covered path surrounded by large, towering trees splashed with color. I set Libby down, carefully retrieved my camera from the black case that was resting at my side, and snapped a picture. Returning the camera to its case, I picked up Libby, and we continued to my favorite spot in the woods where I like to draw and reflect. There I saw some beautiful yellow wild flowers that I wanted to sketch. I sat down, got out my pencil, opened my sketchbook and promptly began to draw. When I finished, I looked at the picture and then back at the flowers. Pleased with my outcome, I stroked Sesna and Cheyenne, gathered my things, and headed for home, thinking about what to do tomorrow to enjoy the new season.

Fall, being not as hot as summer, but not as cold as winter, is a delightful time of year. Smells, sounds, sights, tastes, and touch, each contribute to making this new season special and different from the others. Whether relaxing or working, walking or sitting, seeing or listing, how to enjoy the new season differs from person to person. As you can see, I like to do anything and everything I can to experience this new season.

So, how did I do? I haven't sent it to my aunt yet, so I don't really have a grade for it right now. I send all of my reports and things like that to her since she is a retired school teacher.

Emily--indigobunting14