The end of beach season has arrived and tan lines are fading, but the best month of the year is in full throttle! Here are eight reasons why October is the greatest month of all time -- in case you needed a reminder.
1. Beginning of fall.
Holiday season has begun! October begins the most wonderful time of the year with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all right around the corner. It is also time to show off your Pinterest crafting skills by overflowing your house with fun fall decorations. Plus, everywhere you go the leaves are changing colors and crunching under your feet.
2. Snack on snack on snacks. That bikini body you have been laboring over is no longer needed. October is a cheat month, and rightfully so, due to the endless supply of candy and other goodies there are to munch on.
3. Pumpkin everythang. Pumpkin pie. Pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin patches. Pumpkin picking. Pumpkin carving. Pumpkin muffins. Pumpkin beer. Pumpkin decorations. Pumpkin spice lattes. Did I get my point across?
4. Sweater weather. Stuff your face with goodies all you want, because the temperature is cooling off and it’s time for sweater weather! Bust out those boots, scarves, and happiness because it is time to be cozy. Sweater weather also means it is the infamous ‘cuffing season’ so start searching for that cute lady or man to snuggle up with and exchange body heat.
5. Scary movies. Doesn’t matter how old you get, Hocus Pocus is still scary. But this is also the perfect opportunity to bring that snuggle buddy over and watch movies. There is no better way to get in the Halloween spirit than by watching a scary movie, or Disney Channel.
6. Sport!
If you are a sports fanatic like me, you can agree October is the best month in sports. First off, playoff baseball. Games are way more exhilarating during the post-season, players are playing exciting baseball and leaving their hearts on the field. SportsCenter Top 10, is crammed with clutch hits and breathtaking plays, not to mention dog piles and a little thing known as the World Series. Basketball season also kicks off Oct. 28, but my personal favorite -- football season and the boys of fall -- are in full effect! Weekends are devoted to watching football, although for most SDSU students, the best part of football season is going to tailgates, and not the actual game.
7. Halloweek. Here, at SDSU, we do not need a reason to celebrate. So when we do have a reason, the festivities start early and they go extra hard. It is the only time of the year we get to dress up however we want, wear crazy make-up, and stuff our faces with candy and plastic in our alter identity. Halloween is also the only time of the year where you purposely try to scare the poop out of yourself. Haunted houses and trails, amusement parks, who wouldn’t want to be chased by a demonic clown with a chain saw?
8. Breast cancer awareness month. Along with all the fun October is jam-packed with, it is also breast cancer awareness month. I love how sports teams find ways to incorporate pink into their uniforms, and rock it during games. But whether you are participating in Susan G. Komen walks, donating money or buying things marked with the pink ribbon label, October does a phenomenal job raising awareness and money for this unfortunate disease.
No matter what reasons make you love October, get yourself a pumpkin spice latte and make the most out of the rest of the month!
