The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and you can literally smell the pumpkin spice everything. Its October and you know you love it. You may try to hide your love affair with October but we all know it's there. You love everything about this month and there's no point in denying it. From the fashion, to the weather, to the holidays, to the food, everything about life gets better in October. Don't believe me? Here are 7 reasons why October is hands-down the best month of the year.
1. The Weather
Ahh, the crisp coolness of fall. It's the perfect temperature to whip out the riding boots and take a walk without dying of a heat stroke. It's not too hot, it's not too cold, it's just right. As soon as October hits we can finally walk across campus without sweating to death or contemplating taking a dip in the fountain before we go to class. It's the calm before the storm of November and December when you need 30 layers before you can even walk to your car. It's October, and it's perfect.
2. The Fashion
Ladies, we can all agree that fall fashion is the best fashion. During the tenth month we can finally jump into our booties and whip on our over-sized sweaters like we've been waiting for, all year. I don't think anyone can deny that we all dress way better in the fall simply because we have more options. There's no more worrying about what to pair with the short shorts yet again, because now we have leggings and scarves to go with literally everything. Thank you, October, for giving us fashion back.
3. The Food
Two words: pumpkin spice. Don't even try to tell me that you don't like pumpkin everything because I know that you secretly do. Its okay, this is a safe place. As soon as October comes around stores and, more importantly, Starbuckses everywhere bombard us with anything and everything pumpkin spice flavored, and we love it. It's a beautiful thing when I can go to Target and come home with pumpkin spice Oreos, ice cream, coffee, and more. It's all delicious and absolutely necessary to get into the October spirit.
4. The Movies
Halloweentown, Hocus Pocus, Practical Magic, Twitches, the list is endless. October finally gives us our favorite fall guilty pleasure: movies. From Halloweentown to Friday the 13th, they're all amazing; we wait all year to indulge ourselves with ABC Family's 13 Nights of Halloween and bask in the movie goodness.
5. Haunted Everything
Haunted houses, haunted corn mazes, haunted tours, and on and on... and on. During October we can finally go to any and every haunted attraction to get the adrenaline rush that we need. We grab the nearest guy and cuddle in close while we get scared to death for an outrageous price. It's awesome.
6. Pumpkin Patches
Oh, the pumpkin patch. We gather our friends and boyfriends, pick a cute outfit, and set off for the best picture opportunities that fall has to offer. Pumpkin patches are everyone's favorite photo-op of the holiday season, and we can't even deny it. I mean, did fall even happen if you didn't Instagram a picture of you holding a pumpkin?
7. Halloween
Finally, there's Halloween. In October, we finally get to put on the costume that we've been planning since last year and get on with our favorite holiday. Dressing up and finding the best party is only half of the fun that Halloween brings. We get to indulge in endless amounts of candy for one night only without feeling an ounce of guilt. All, while channeling our inner five year old for this special occasion. You can't deny that you just have to love Halloween.
I can say with absolute certainty that October is the best month of the year. From the weather, to the movies, to the festivities we can't deny that we l-o-v-e October. So, grab those riding boots, start finishing that costume, and find the nearest pumpkin patch because October is finally here. Let the festivities begin.
