How does it go? August takes forever; September is a terribly hot, August part two, and then bam! OctoberNovemberDecember go by in a flash? The flash has started and here I sit, again, wishing I had used my time more wisely back in August.  Will I ever learn?

Bug and I have finally figured out how to do our weekly mother-daughter dates without biting each other’s heads off. It’s been really sweet hanging out with her again. We had a beach day, and then, this last Friday, we went to Oak Glen and got apple cider doughnuts at Snowline with my parents. It almost felt like old times when we didn’t worry about the world coming to an end.

Speaking about not worrying and returning to a time of happy memories, I spent Halloween with my great niece and did all the great Antie things. I am the greatest aunt after all. It felt just like old times with Bug and before that, Rapunzel. These are the things that make seasons go round.

I tried to do Inktober but fizzled out on day nine; that’s worse than usual for me.

I’m trying to make October resolutions instead of New Year’s resolutions, but they are going just as badly as New Year’s resolutions. I get going for about three days, all gung-ho and motivated, and then my inner rebel takes over, and I revolt and stay in bed. Then I try again. Repeat, repeat, repeat. Be gentle on yourself, I say. But gentle doesn’t seem to get me very far. I even stuck a note to my pantry (where I sometimes keep the carbs) that says, “Forgive yourself,” thinking maybe reverse psychology would work on me. It doesn’t work. I’m too smart for myself. Do you know what does work? Not shopping for food. Empty pantries are excellent appetite suppressants. When the best thing you have to snack on is lettuce or an apple, that’s a win! It’s a good thing I’m the only one around to be grumpy at.

I went to Las Vegas for a weekend in October. I visited my best friend, Bethany and we talked about snake shed art. She’s working on a fantastic art piece for Chinese New Year that I’m very excited about. I will make sure to put the deets here when they are available.

And you know how I love a desert sunrise…

Matt visited and we stayed in San Diego which was something new and exciting. I love a hotel with a view…

Flowers, flowers, flowers! Fall is a very good time for Rasta Rita Flowers and weddings.

This wedding was so pretty and fun. I love it when brides seek me out for my style instead of my price.

That’s all for now.  :)