All Hallows Eve

It has been far too long since I wrote. And I mean anything, so here I am on one of my favorite holidays to break the dry spell with a little writing. I love Halloween. It is the beginning of the end of the year, the first of the holiday season holidays, and includes all the fun autumn smells, tastes, and sounds. Autumn is my favorite time of the year, which adds more delight to the whole spooky and screamingly fun holiday.

I have been spending far too much time grading lately to truly enjoy the weather, but since the next week is supposed to be divine, and I have no grading to catch up on, I am going to spend my days after work walking around and enjoying the last of this lovely time of year.

Winter is in the wings, with December, my favorite month of the year. My birthday, one of my best friends birthday, my wedding anniversary, and of course, Christmas. But I have so much to do between now and then, so I am grateful for the few more weeks that I have to get myself organized and back into the swing of the holiday season. I have finished my library, moved everything around in my house to accomodate the Christmas tree. I found a place to set up my nativity that I made last year. I really enjoy the holidays, and love to decorate. I guess it is my desire to have a settled and normal home life.

My sister came to visit last weekend, and we carved pumpkins. It had been awhile since I had followed that tradition, and it was a lot of fun. I have a jester, a vampire, a witch, and a couple of generic happy ones. I really wanted to reel the kids in this year, since I get such a kick out of their costumes. Doug is dressing up like a pirate and I am going to be a wench. It should be fun.

I am also in the midst of planning a big holiday bash, but I have to figure out the best weekend for my friends and family. I wanted to throw a party last year, but didn't have the time nor the resources. I think this year will be better for such plans.

In any case, for now just let me say a very Happy Halloween to one and all. October is gone, and into the blustery month of November we go. Happy Holidays everyone!