the one about happy lists and {october}

I thought September was my busy month. But, WHOA, did I seriously underestimate October. At the beginning of the month I was starting to go a little crazy at the thought of another month of 50-60 hour work weeks and so I decided that I needed to make a change. First things first, I called my mom (duh). Then, I had a great talk with a friend, prayed by the Charles River for an hour and made myself a "happy list."  I filled this list with about 13 fun autumnal to-do's and other favorite past-times that I wanted to accomplish in the midst of craziness. I figured that if I was going to be busy, I might as well also be busy with the extra things I enjoy! I was having major October FOMO (Fear of Missing Out...that translation was for you, Mom). It's amazing what a simple list, my mother, and Jesus can do to a girl's perspective. Although, I've yet to fulfill the entire list (my Rapunzel-like hair will have to stay for a few more weeks), I feel so much better and dare I say, ready for more insanity in November. Time to update the happy list!

In the words of Anne of Green Gables, 

"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." 

Some of my favorite people in some of my favorite places this month - Parker's Maple Barn (a Columbus Day tradition) and Honey Pot Orchards for apple picking:) 

 

PS Anyone dancing with me to Tay today? 1989 just came out and ahhhh I still love that girl.

xoxo

A+J