Falling for Fall

Today I was hit with an intense longing for fall.
I was sitting in the air conditioned KKU library, reading a (pretty engaging) account of Thai history. It started to rain, and as other KKU students entered, they were wearing rain coats and sweatshirts. Outside the sky was gray, and all of a sudden I felt so at home and so comforted. The feeling of being just a little cold is a rare one here. It almost felt like I was at home in walla walla, reading a book at the patisserie and drinking one of their spicy chais.
As I went outside I was immediately sticky, and struck by the humidity. I was still comforted by seeing Thais wearing flannel shirts, but not as comforted by the increasing frizziness of my hair.
I am so glad that I am here during the rainy season.

PS I definitely ordered some bomb fried rice, all in Thai!