When I think of October, I don't think of Halloween and scary things. At least, not at first. The month of October holds an entirely different meaning for me.
First, and most important, one of my kids was born in October, so I always think in amazement how much time has passed, remember that child as a baby, think about what I was doing before I went into labor and look forward to the awesome party I'll throw and gifts I'll buy.
That should be reason enough to love the month of October, but it's only the top of my list.
I love October because its the start of Fall, my favorite season. It's a beautiful environment, the changing colors of the foliage a glorious backdrop to the sunny, crisp and cool weather. Perfect for rocking calf-high books with jeans and a classic cardigan.
October is also a great time in the world of entertainment. By the first week of October, most of the new shows on TV have premiered and I've added some gems to my repertoire. "Oscar bait" movies start showing up in theaters; smartly-written compelling dramas that my hubby and I thoroughly enjoy. And every good Fictionista knows what the start of award show season means: Red Carpet fashions!! :-)
And let's not forget about the food. Ever walk past a house in October only to stop in your tracks at the tempting smells of homemade pumpkin and apple pies? The mouth-watering aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg drawing you to their source like fingers of smoke in an old Looney Tunes cartoon? Pumpkin bread, muffins, donuts, apple fritters, in addition to the scrumptious offerings of gourmet coffees, pumpkin lattes and salted caramel mochas. My lips and hips clearly have different feelings about my favorite season. :-)
Some people think of spring as a time of renewal, growth and progress, but I'd much rather "fall back" {see what I did there} into October.
What do you look forward to in October?
Tracey Livesay
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