Ah, just thinking about it makes me smile. Why do I like this month so much, you might ask? I could name at least fifty different reasons why October is so amazing (the lovely fall weather, for one), but for the sake of time, I'll give you only the most important: October is wonderful because it sets in motion the giant ripple of holidays that encourage feelings of excitement and togetherness among family and friends... And, bonus: It begins with my absolute favorite, All Hollows' Eve!

October 1st is day one of this spooky season. And with it comes exciting ghost stories, pumpkin-carving parties, and ridiculously cool costumes. Next is the season of thanks, which includes spending large amounts of time with family, praising God for everything He's given us, and stuffing our faces with TONS of delicious food (my favorite is the pumpkin pie). And then there's Christmas, the season to be jolly! I shouldn't even have to elaborate on this particular holiday. I mean, come on, who doesn't love Christmas?

Obviously, these three holiday seasons occur throughout the months of October, November, and December. But October is the month that starts is all! Once October hits, everything is uphill from there. And THAT is just one reason why my birth month is incredible. Here's to the beginning of holiday bliss.

Photo of my 6th grade Halloween party.

Over the past four weeks, Tomball STAGE has been rehearsing for the production of A Piece of My Heart by Shirley Lauro, and I am sad to say that our last performance will be tonight at 7:30. It's crazy to think back to the first read-through and look at how far we've come since then. I can't believe it's all over! Thousands of happy memories have been made in the past month, and I owe it all to A Piece of My Heart.

The play is anything but happy—it tells the story of six brave women who experienced firsthand the horrors of Vietnam War—but the process of building such a powerful masterpiece has been an absolute blast. This was my first big role in a Tomball STAGE production, and I'm so grateful that I got to be apart of it with all of my best friends.

I don't think I could be prouder of our cast and crew. We've definitely put our blood, sweat, and tears into this show, and I wouldn't give up one minute of it.