I'm so disappointed.
4 months ago
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
American Eagle's Response
Really Kara?! That's it?! Surely my letter had to evoke a more creative response than that.
I'm so disappointed.
I'm so disappointed.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Don't you just love fall?!
October is my favorite month of the year and today was an especially pivotal day. Today, it finally felt like fall. Although I anticipate fall all summer long and in many ways, fall has already begun (see previous blog about pumpkin scones at Starbucks), today was the day that the weather finally decided to comply. It's been unseasonably hot the last few weeks until this morning. When I woke up it was bright and sunny outside but sweatshirts were in order, the wind was blowing, my nose was running, the leaves were changing and my heart was happy. After pancakes with my dad and some shopping, I spent the afternoon curled up inside reading. It was heavenly!
I spend January through early September looking forward to this time of year. I love the change of weather, the chance to wear sweaters again, snuggling close to friends and loved ones and the prospect of sitting next to a roaring fire. Everything changes in fall: the fashion, the decor, the leaves, the smell in the air. It's exhilirating. But what I love most is the beginning of the holiday season. While Christmas is hands down my favorite holiday, especially since it's my birthday as well, I also love Halloween. But what I love most is knowing that it's all ahead of me. Months of deocrating, celebrating, partying, crafting and gift giving await.
In an attempt to help you embrace the season (or further your embrace), below is a list of some of my favorite fall traditions. I hope you enjoy a few of them as you celebrate this magical time of year.
Apple picking - Oak Glenn and Julian, CA have excellent options
Pumpkin carving
Halloweentime at Disneyland - The beginning of Haunted Holidays at the Haunted Mansion!
Roger's Gardens - If you've never been before I strongly encourage you to check it out. Their Halloween displays are amazing. Plus, there are pumpkins of all shapes and sizes everywhere!
Scary stories - I usually read selections of Poe throughout the month. This year I'm beginning a foray into Harry Potter (I realize I'm a little late in jumping on the bandwagon).
The Nightmare Before Christmas - The perfect transitional piece. Disney has recently begun releasing the 3-D version in the theaters. If you can find it, it's well worth the movie ticket.
Halloween Haunt at Knott's Scary Farm - It's intense but by the end of the night, I'm a fan.
Boston College football games
Fall Day - More to come on this later.
Scary movies by candlelight - A recommendation list is in the works.
And of course plenty of trick or treating candy to pilfer!
Even some of my favorite ordinary hobbies take on new elements in fall - baking, shopping, candy making, decorating. I seem to rediscover the textures, flavors and colors every year as if they were brand new.
I'm not sure why but watching You've Got Mail is one of my most treasured fall traditions. Near the very beginning, Tom Hanks says something that I will remember my whole life long that I stole for the title of this blog. He says, "Don't you just love New York in the fall?! It makes me want to buy school supplies. If I knew your name and address, I would send you a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils." I've always loved that! I was fortunate enough to have a mother that sent me just such a bouquet when I was away at school. I hope I get to marry someone with that kind of romantic sensibility. It's not flashy or cliche, just incredibly thoughtful and charming.
Anyway, that quote, while I love it, reminds me of the only bittersweet thing about fall. This time of year makes me ache to be back on the East Coast and every October I always consider moving back. There's nothing quite like experiencing the seasons back there and there's no one quite like my college roommate Beth to celebrate them with. I miss her oh so much! When the distance between us seems so far, at least I know that her spirit is close and we bring the coasts a little bit closer together during this most wondrous of seasons.
I spend January through early September looking forward to this time of year. I love the change of weather, the chance to wear sweaters again, snuggling close to friends and loved ones and the prospect of sitting next to a roaring fire. Everything changes in fall: the fashion, the decor, the leaves, the smell in the air. It's exhilirating. But what I love most is the beginning of the holiday season. While Christmas is hands down my favorite holiday, especially since it's my birthday as well, I also love Halloween. But what I love most is knowing that it's all ahead of me. Months of deocrating, celebrating, partying, crafting and gift giving await.
In an attempt to help you embrace the season (or further your embrace), below is a list of some of my favorite fall traditions. I hope you enjoy a few of them as you celebrate this magical time of year.
Apple picking - Oak Glenn and Julian, CA have excellent options
Pumpkin carving
Halloweentime at Disneyland - The beginning of Haunted Holidays at the Haunted Mansion!
Roger's Gardens - If you've never been before I strongly encourage you to check it out. Their Halloween displays are amazing. Plus, there are pumpkins of all shapes and sizes everywhere!
Scary stories - I usually read selections of Poe throughout the month. This year I'm beginning a foray into Harry Potter (I realize I'm a little late in jumping on the bandwagon).
The Nightmare Before Christmas - The perfect transitional piece. Disney has recently begun releasing the 3-D version in the theaters. If you can find it, it's well worth the movie ticket.
Halloween Haunt at Knott's Scary Farm - It's intense but by the end of the night, I'm a fan.
Boston College football games
Fall Day - More to come on this later.
Scary movies by candlelight - A recommendation list is in the works.
And of course plenty of trick or treating candy to pilfer!
Even some of my favorite ordinary hobbies take on new elements in fall - baking, shopping, candy making, decorating. I seem to rediscover the textures, flavors and colors every year as if they were brand new.
I'm not sure why but watching You've Got Mail is one of my most treasured fall traditions. Near the very beginning, Tom Hanks says something that I will remember my whole life long that I stole for the title of this blog. He says, "Don't you just love New York in the fall?! It makes me want to buy school supplies. If I knew your name and address, I would send you a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils." I've always loved that! I was fortunate enough to have a mother that sent me just such a bouquet when I was away at school. I hope I get to marry someone with that kind of romantic sensibility. It's not flashy or cliche, just incredibly thoughtful and charming.
Anyway, that quote, while I love it, reminds me of the only bittersweet thing about fall. This time of year makes me ache to be back on the East Coast and every October I always consider moving back. There's nothing quite like experiencing the seasons back there and there's no one quite like my college roommate Beth to celebrate them with. I miss her oh so much! When the distance between us seems so far, at least I know that her spirit is close and we bring the coasts a little bit closer together during this most wondrous of seasons.
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