OCTOBER! (and stuff)

So, it's October.

Yep. It's time for costumes and candy, what is perhaps the best holiday season of the year. I suppose most other people don't consider the holiday seasons starting until Thanksgiving or so, but I view Thanksgiving as just another holiday between Halloween and Christmas.

Halloween is definitely up there on my list of favorite holidays, even though calling it a holiday is similar to calling ping-pong a sport. It would definitely be #1 on my lists, except that, calendar-wise, it has a very short duration. Usually a day or two. Perhaps three, if you get lucky. Unlike Christmas which lasts from approximately Sept. 17th to January 12th, Halloween is limited to Oct. 31st, and any other weekend day nearby where people want to have costume parties. Either way, I also look forward to dressing up in costume and seeing what other people manage to put together. The time of days-long masquerade celebrations would have definitely been my cup of tea. Putting on a different persona (or at least the outfit) is something always look forward to. Of course, all of the ladies taking the opportunity to wear a costume that could be described as "costume idea + whore" is also a big plus.

It should go without saying that October is a great month because the fall season really starts to kick in, and the month also contains my birthday. Two great reasons (other than Halloween) to view October and the best month ever. Rumor has it that I'm turning 30 this year. Thirty years old! I don't really care about the number, but just what it means. I think I have to stop watching cartoons, and starting watching football games and the stock market. Also, because 30 is a big milestone, people have to get me greats gifts. That includes you, by the way!! You can't slack off just because, technically, we may have never met and I may not even know who you are. I can set up a PayPal account if necessary. Else, you could always arrange for a special surprise of some kind. Use your imagination.

Even if October wasn't special because it's the birth month of the great Chris, the weather itself gives October its own merit. The crisp air and cooler weather makes everything better. When I feel like sleeping or being lazy, wrapping up in a blanket or jacket and blobbing out is excellent. But, if I feel like actually being productive or going out-and-about, then the weather makes me feel energized. Unfortunately, in certain cases (usually while doing boring work or listening to a lecture) neither the sleepy nor energetic moods work out. Nothing like itching to just run out of work or class, or in the next moment, fighting off sleep like it's a giant, warm, woolen blanket intent on smother me with its soothing, restful presence.

By the way. Candy pumpkins? Awesome. You disagree? Fight me!!