Happy Halloween!

Today has been great.
I can count on my hand how many times I have ditched class in college and today was one of them:) It felt great. There is something about a clean house that absolutely settles the soul. There are candles everywhere, good friends, good food and carved pumpkins. "Punkins" as my Mom likes to call them- a debate we have been having since I was little. I so enjoy days where rain and everything else make for a cozy evening of movies and being with people I absolutely love. I miss my family tonight, too.

So,

Happy Halloween!

and Happy Birthday to my Mama tomorrow:)

Love,

Katy 

Fall

School. Leaves. Fall colors. Delicious smells. I love everything about this season. In Seattle, Fall has arrived seemingly overnight.

In contrast to previous Falls, this Fall has brought heartbreak, sickness and service to friends in need. A humble reminder that life is funny.

Fall is always a time of viewing the stark difference of my life now to what it was a year or two years ago. I am a Teaching Assistant for a class that I was in my Freshman year of college. Now as a Senior, it is such a joy to watch high schooler's become College students and struggle with all the real life issues (whether or not to study or go play downtown and what it means to be a scientist AND a believer) I struggled with a mere three years ago.

Anyways, I hope everyone gets the opportunity to find the beauty of this season amidst all the struggles that inevitable accompany this time of year.

HAPPY FALL!

photo credit: Pinterest
Love,

Katy