hello october

I could write a thousand love letters to October. The leaves, the weather, the sunlight. Halloween and Hocus Pocus and Milky Ways and Reese's Cups. Hot coffee and apple cider donuts and pumpkin everything. But really, October, you always seem to bring about some of the most radical changes in my life. 5 years ago, you brought me Justin live and in person. I got to kiss him and hold his hand and be stupidly giddy in love. 2 years ago, you took my grandma from me. Learning how to live without her has been one of the hardest experiences of my life. This year, you're bringing me two gifts from the get go... Thursday is the big red circle on the calendar: Justin, Weston — Surgery, 7:45 AM. 5 days later, gold stars appear around the word INTERVIEW and my heart starts fluttering just thinking about it.

October, you are for new beginnings. Letting go of the things that no longer serve us. Accepting the season that we're in. September left me feeling comfortable in my own skin for the first time in 11 years. You will for sure be all about embracing change and riding the waves while they last.