My Favorite Things, Fall 2018

Now that fall is officially here, and it’s almost October, I’m thinking of my favorite things, both old and new, that I’m ready for.

Music:

One of my favorite pieces of classical music is Danse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saens. Nothing says October to me like this piece. I’m pretty sure there is an old cartoon of skeletons dancing to this music somewhere and I can totally see it. (There is. I found it on youtube – it’s from the 80’s.) I also love The Village soundtrack around this time of year. It’s beautiful and haunting.

Perfume:

I am loving James by Rosie Jane. It’s supposed to be inspired by fall and I believe it. The scent is fig and gardenia, but I get a lot of fig when I wear it and to me it just screams jumping into a pile leaves.

As it gets a little colder, I have some more chocolate fragrances to play around with, including my favorite: Guerlain’s Elixir Charnel Gourmand Coquin. I don’t know why, but I like them best in Fall/Winter.

Books:

A few years ago I started reading books specifically for Halloween and I think it’s a fun tradition to continue. I have Wilkie Collins’ The Woman in White on my list for sure.  I finished The Moonstone a few months ago and I really liked it so TWiW is a must read. I’m also debating on 2 other classics: Dracula or A Picture of Dorian Gray. Of course, I’ve got a bunch of mysteries of all sorts sitting on my bookshelves and I have an urge to throw in a little paranormal romance to round things off.  

Movies:

October is a great month for old horror movies too. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), The Birds (1963), The Bat (1959), and multiple other Vincent Price movies will all be watched.

Podcasts:

And of course, I will get out and walk a lot more now that it is cooling down. Walking means I listen to podcasts. I need to catch up on a few of my favorites: By the Book for comedy, Women Who Travel and Extra Pack of Peanuts for travel, Stuff you Missed in History Class, and You Must Remember This for random history, along with a few book podcasts.

It looks like it will be a busy October. I’ve still got work, friends and family, and theater to do also. I can’t wait.

Fall is Here

Yay! It’s officially fall. Even though it is still in the 80’s and everything is dry and we’re still on fire, it will get better. I’m praying for rain. We need it. Plus, it won’t feel like fall until it gets cooler and a little wetter. I’m dying to get outside to walk on my lunch breaks though. It’s almost cool enough.  I’ve got some books lined up for October. :) I’m going to savor this time of year. I’ve been trying to cut back on the sugar so I’m trying to decide what to do about my hot cocoa drinking. Maybe I can find something decent tasting with less sugar in it. Or I’ll get my favorite kind and not drink it as often. Decisions, decisions....

Post Labor Day

Woohoo! September is here. Finally. I spent Labor Day weekend doing things around my house and cleaning it. Read a book. Nothing too crazy. It was a nice break from work though. Now I’ve got a busy month ahead with some work travel and fun travel. I’m sure it will be over before I know it.  

For the first time ever, I’m heading down to the Utah Shakespeare Festival. I’ve never been and I’m excited. I’m actually not seeing any of the Shakespeare, but what can I say?  I’m seeing two comedies though and I think it will be fun. I’m not an expert, but doing comedy on stage requires real talent and timing.  Plus, I just bought tickets to see Sweeney Todd at the Pioneer Theater. I’m super excited about seeing that one on stage. So, a little travel and a lot of theater in the future.