Can you believe it’s October already?

I’m not sure about anyone else, but I haven’t been able to settle into the months this year before the next one rolls around. Which is part of the reason why I haven’t blogged as much as I would like.

Thankfully, my twin Vante and I are keeping each others accountable to blog EVERY DAY this month, and hopefully we can keep it up for the rest of the year!

The first prompt is “October goals,” and honestly, I just want to write more than I have been in the last couple of years. I feel like I’ll write a little here and there, but the passion to do it every day like I used to has sort of faded. Part of me wonders if this happened due to my lack of energy from being unhappy at my previous job. And now that things are settling in with my new job, I can get back to doing what I truly love.

Another goal is to read more. I started this goal last month, and finished 2 out of the 3 books I had planned to read (I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jenette McCurdy was so good, but I had to take several breaks in between sections since the subject matter was heavy). I failed to read the poetry book I had planned, and maybe I’ll get to it IF I can finish my current read The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires (I’ll blog more about this book later! Yay, blogging material!).

Reconnecting with my friends this month is VITAL. I did such a good job last year balancing out my time, making sure I was hanging out with them outside of work (since most of us worked together). But now with all of us working different jobs elsewhere, it’s been a lot more difficult to get together and spend quality time. The last time I saw my friends was in late August/early September for brunch, and it felt like that lasted a good hour or hour-and-a-half , and then I was right back at home. Spooky season is among us now, though, so there are already a couple of activities we’re planning out so that we can spend time, and I’m excited!

My last goal is to just be more aware of myself. I feel like my previous routines were a result of me just letting go, and not really caring what was going on around me because I was so burnt out. Now, I truly don’t have that happening, and it can’t be an excuse; I want to do things for myself, whether they be rearranging my apartment decor, playing Animal Crossing, or going to bed early.

What are some of your goals for October?

Mishy 🦋🧡