The Little Things
October 2, 2011

Delicious autumn!  My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.  ~George Eliot

Fall is now in full swing, and October is upon us. I love summer, and am always a bit sad to see it go, but try to embrace fall in all its beauty as well. I love fall, I really do, but I’m not a huge fan of winter, which comes after fall. For now, however, I will choose to enjoy the moment and experience fall as deeply and fully as I can.

If the sunset on October 1st is any indication of how October will be, then I'm pretty pumped about it!

Here are a few of the things I’m looking forward to this month:

1. The Changing Leaves: My drive to and from work provides me a great opportunity to view the changing colors of the fall foliage. It’s breathtaking & I can’t wait for it!

2. Speaking Engagements: I feel so blessed that I get the opportunity to share on topics that I feel deeply passionate about, and I’m thankful that people want to sit and listen. I’m excited about the things I have lined up for this month.

3. Fall Foods: Apple Cider, Starbucks Carmel Apple Spice, Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte, Apples in my oatmeal, candy corn, and apples mixed with greek yogurt-just to name a few! Fall foods are fantastic and delicious, and I’m excited to indulge on a daily basis!

4. Homecoming! I love homecoming week at my alma mater! The traditions and things I love about my college come alive, and I love participating in them.

5. College Sports! I love supporting college sports, and I love getting the chance to cheer at games. I have the opportunity to go to many games this month, and I’m already looking forward to it!

6. One word: BOOTS! I waited until today to pull out a pair of boots, and I was so excited when I put them on!

7. RUNNING! This month I have my first race, and I can’t wait for it. I’m planning a few good training runs this month in the crisp and sunny weather!

Now it’s your turn! What are you looking forward to most about this month? 

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4 responses to “What I’m Loving About October”

  1. Pink Runner says:
    October 2, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    I loveeee October too. I ran in my first “fall” weather yesterday and it was amazing. Love getting out the Uggs and I’ll be at my alma mater’s homecoming football game because I teach there now 🙂

  2. Just One Donna says:
    October 3, 2011 at 8:43 am

    I, too, love the transition to fall. It has been too warm in my neck of the woods so far. We just got a little cool weather this weekend. I’ve purchased my first gallon of cider and made some pumpkin cupcakes already. Soup is a big transition food for me. Once the cool weather starts, out comes the soup pot. Plannning to make a pot of minestrone today. Yum! Thanks for visiting Just One Donna.

  3. Nora B. Peevy says:
    October 7, 2011 at 10:33 am

    Good luck on your first race. It’s a good month to start. I love your dramatic photo. I’m a photo nut myself. This is my first Flashback linky. I also enjoy the Starbucks pumpkin spice drinks. Yummmmy! But not too low-cal. Too bad. 😛

    Hope to see you stop by my blog.

    -Nora
    http://norabpeevy.blogspot.com/2011/10/happy-birthday-bonnie-parker-of-bonnie.html

  4. Chasing Joy says:
    October 15, 2011 at 2:57 am

    Sounds like you have everything lined up to have a great fall. I also enjoy the changing leaves 🙂

    Thanks for linking up for Flashback Friday on Chasing Joy. Link up every at http://www.chasing-joy.com