It’s started feeling like October… That means two things: I’m fully embracing Fall even though it’s bright and sunny and not completely sweater weather. And, I’m reading every horoscope I can find in an effort to know that to expect. When a wellness obsession meets control issues, this is what happens. I fully admit I go through times when I’m so desperate to know what the future holds that I grasp at straws to get any kind of insight. It’s so hard to just “let go” and trust that everything unfolds just as it should.
Anyway, October has been a month I’ve been anxious to arrive basically since January 2017. I’m not entirely sure why.
Libra Season. My moon is in Libra. (Your moon sign is about your inner feelings…you know, those things I don’t share with anyone because I’m locked up like a Gringotts bank vault.) Libra is all about creating a space for equal communication so everyone is happy and feels understood. (Balance, people. Libra’s symbol is the scales of justice.)
Sometimes I think I just want to stayed holed up all Sunday but I end up feeling like I’m in the Shining. I need a few hours to recharge and it’s amazing but too much and it becomes isolating. So, as I put on some easy listening, I do some self-love practices…which means I’m in the bathroom exfoliating, conditioning, manicuring, and lord knows what else, for approximately 4 hrs. A girl’s life…Before this went down, I walked to the farmer’s market to get out of the house. The market was a nice little jaunt in the sun. It let me enjoy the beautiful weather. I didn’t come away with much but I’m happy with it all.
Organic raspberries, that are late for the season but I couldn’t resist. I’m thinking about throwing them in a chocolate protein pancake. 
I splurged on a raspberry mocha since i’m usually the black iced coffee kind of girl and I’m happy to report this was delicious! And, I swear to God, those leaves were there; they were not planted for the photo. Honest.
Last week I was fantasizing about flowers but couldn’t seem to find what I had in mind. These were colorful and fall-y enough! 
I thought these sweet potatoes were funny-looking so of course I bought them! I have a soft-spot for homely things like Charlie Brown Christmas trees. Underdogs, runts of a litter? They speak my language. 
Not a farmer’s market find but I like to prep some vegetables for the week on Sundays. I went green on green. Broccoli and green beans with diced onions. I throw them on salads or in eggs for breakfast and sometimes dinner. It’s worth doing it ahead of time for so many reasons. Nutritional yeast on broccoli is wonderful.
Showing off the bright and beautiful wreath made by my mommy that I loved for summer but I’m feeling it’s time for something for autumn inspired! I think I’m going to try my hand at wreath arranging this go round. I see burlap and bows…
I’m obsessed with this top I bought at Nordstrom Rack like 2 months ago but it hasn’t been cold enough to wear it until now. It’s soft like wearing pjs. Bell sleeves are everywhere and I’m all aboard. I would like this one in the other 8 colors.
Moccasins are back with a vengeance for at least the next 6 months of my life. It’s the ultimate loungey, cool shoe vibe I like to go for.
Welp, I’m all beauty-prepped, food-prepped, and as mentally-prepped as I’d like to be so bring on October. Look at that sunlighting!
“I’m glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” -Anne of Green Gables
~Whitney Victoria