Lovely October

October is the month that begins true season festivities. The air is crisp, the leaves are changing to red, orange and yellow. The Sun still pops out and it hasn't rained (which is a surprise for us Oregonians), But the sun gives off a fake sense of warmth. The grass is no longer yellow or dead anymore, it might be a little crunchy from the morning freeze, but none the less it is green again. Its time to treck out to the pumpkin patch, ride in the traditional wagon ride, pick out that just right pumpkin for something that is sure to be a mess at my house with the boys.
Halloween is just around the corner- I have spiderwebs formed around my door, a skeleton standing guard to give a scare, so far it has only succeeded in its frightfulness to my 20lb dog, and a sign that welcomes Trick or Treaters with an orange glow.
Today is Friday the 13th...Superstitious? Not I. I believe in Karma, Fate, Horoscopes and pre destined events, but I'm not Superstitious, haha. My mom used to celebrate Friday the 13th with Ice Cream cones or some other treat. I love traditions.
October is the sign that the next 3 months are going to be hectic, with the weather changes, so goes the daylight, the will to go out and do errands as it gets colder and closer to the treacherous Christmas shopping routine. I can also officially buy my Christmas candy now, as the stores displays make sure you are well aware. My family is already talking about what the plans are for Thanksgiving and Christmas, what day can we all meet together and who brings what to whose house. I just want to get thru the rest of this day and I am forced to think about what I will be doing in 2 months from now so that I don't mess with anyone's plans? I wish I lived farther away, somewhere I could use the excuse that the drive might be too much. Im just not hip on the rest of my family lately, I don't really know why, I feel overwhelmed with them and frankly they don't make much of an effort to call or visit me either.
So on with the superstitious day and what ever it may bring, for now I focus on the great NW colors of the outdoors and the work on my desk that obviously wont disappear on its own.