Nixing Nasty Novembers

Since before I can remember, I have detested Novembers. In my opinion it is the worst month of the year. The weather has gotten chilly and the first snow has already come. The leaves have fallen off the trees and everything looks dead. From some twisted version of Murphy's Law, I always get a flat tire while driving somewhere important. Generally the day after I have paid too much to have my winter tires put on. The only holiday in November is to celebrate the most solemn of occasions and it is still far enough away from Christmas to be cheery, but my Christmas shopping is already underway, leading to a lot less dispensable cash. All in all Novembers are not in my good books. Misery seems to be the general feeling I associate with the mention of this eleventh month.
This year I am feeling as if I am finally getting even with November. Don't get me wrong, November has still managed to slip in a few fast ones; like some car problems, an interminable string of work days and a two pound weight gain. However I still have the upper hand. The car problems occur weekly no matter what month, the interminable work days only seem so long because they are my last!!!!! And the two pound weight gain can be attributed to an over indulgence in rum punch and Caribbean cooking during Pirate's Week. In fact, I might actually come out ahead of November this time round. The weather has cooled to the most perfect temperature of 25 degrees. Fresh enough for evening runs and long walks, but warm enough to bronze the skin and remind you that you are on an island in paradise. With the amazing weather I have been able to get in some good sea swims without feeling like I am in a hot bath and chill by the pool without having to get in and cool off every 15 minutes. Pirate's Week also speaks for itself and lends a huge hand to making November better. The horrific land crabs have also disappeared back in to their hovels and the light wind seems to keep the mosquitos at bay. This month has also been jam packed with picnics at the park, beach days, diving, stagettes and Birthday parties. Yes, I think I have finally found the cure of Nasty Novembers: paradise. Want to come join us?