Beginnings

October 1st
The first day of my favorite month.  A month that brings change to the world around us, the beginning of a new season. 
October has always been my favorite month of the year.  I love watching all the leaves change and the entrance of cooler weather after a long, hot summer. Apple picking, followed by cider and donuts. Pumpkin carving for Halloween, and best of all, my birthday.  I am a Devil's night child, born the day before Halloween.  I do believe that for this reason I am biased to October being the best month of the year, although I think I would still be just as fascinated with the changes Autumn brings.

To start the month off I took my dog, Kira for a walk around campus since it was such a nice and warm day.

 

I loved to see the change in all the leaves on campus.  Its been almost two years since I've been there and I forgot how beautiful it is. I met up with my friend Stephanie and walked around with her for a while between her classes. After Kira and I walked her to class, we kept going.

There are so many squirrels on campus, and they are all getting ready for winter.  Kira enjoyed watching them and was angry I wouldn't let her play.

We had a great time.  I'm so glad I had the chance to get out on such a beautiful day.  Back to work tomorrow, although I can't complain because I absolutely love my job.

Today was about taking time for myself, and to experience the world around me. I know that I don't do this nearly as often as I should, and I need make it a point to do it more often. I am hoping that by starting this blog I will be more inclined to make time for myself and to write about it.  I will share all that I experience and learn from life in hopes that someone can take something away from it all.