Hey friends. October is here and that means one thing … not Halloween festivities, not fall foliage, not crisp autumn mornings …
it means EXAMS!!!
You see, my grad school is on the quarter programs so the classes FLY by and we have quizzes on week 2 and exams starting week 3!!!
So, in light of saving my sanity, I’m totally copying Alexandra’s post where she celebrates 10 things she’s looking forward to in October. Hopefully I’ll make it to 10!
1. My Step-Dad’s Birthday!!!Â
He is my father in every way that matters and I am so lucky to have him in my life.
2. Sugar & Spice Sales
 Not this Sugar & Spice (I’m pretty sure this book was on the sale’s rack the minute it was printed).
I mean cinnamon, all spice, cloves, nutmeg! With my love for baking, I am in constant need of these essentials & I stock up when the stores mark them down!!!
Yes, like a hoarder.
3. Wool sweaters, beanies, mittens, scarves … everything!
- Give me your coat!!!
4. Winter Squash is cheaper!
If you saw the orange glow of my palms you would understand. I drop major bank on my kabocha habit.
5. Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Not only is October a time to highlight breast cancer prevention and survival … it’s a time for guilt-free impulse purchases.
(yes, I always bring it back to me)
After all, breaking the budget doesn’t count when the item is pink and a portion goes back to Susan G. Komen! 🙂
Alright, I made it to 5 and I even used fall colors. That’s about as happy-go-lucky as I can get. Thanks for the idea, Alex, this did put me in a better mood!
teabagginit 
Yay! Glad some octobery happiness rubbed off on ya! 😀 And an extra yay for turning orange, all of the pumpkin and sweet potato in my tummy= oompa loompa haha
Sorry to hear about gnarly exams though, dude that majorly blows. I’ll be thinking of you during the hell week 😛 Happy October!
thanks girl! the good thing about the crazy 10 week quarter is that … it’s over in 10 weeks! 2 weeks down, 8 to go!
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im thinking of getting a pink hair extension for breast cancer awareness! $10 and it all goes to susan g. komen
do it! i would totally join you if i had long hair!
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You know, I have yet to try kabocha squash! I don’t think I’ve ever seen it in the grocery stores I go to. But I totally feel you on the winter squash thing. Sooo good. Plus I can find it at my farmer’s market. Good luck on your exams!
you’ve got to jump on the kabocha bandwagon! it is sooo good!
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