Ah, October!

October is here, and the city is beautiful. It's like a combination of bunnies and rainbows and lollipops, all gallivanting together through the streets of euphoria.

But really, the past few weeks have been a revelation--skies so blue you'd swear your eyes deceive you, warm weather, and mild, cool nights. And finally, Friday night: rain! I haven't seen rain in 4 months, save the summer shower that rained out the Sunday of Wildwood. But West Coast rain has been like the unicorn of weather patterns, referenced in witty conversation but rarely seen.

It was a sight for sore eyes, and sounds for sore...ears? The past four years in DC have created an appreciation for falling asleep to the sound of wet pavement under cars, that unmistakable whssssssshhhhh that make you happy you're inside and warm. The smell of a freshly rained-upon city can be intoxicating, sidewalks swept clean from months of dirt, with air so crisp you just want to breathe, breathe, breathe until your lungs burst. So, Friday night, I happily stepped outside into the lightly falling rain, feet wet on the pavement, streetlights reflecting off the road. I think you can't really feel like you live somewhere until you experience something other than just sun; it's the comfort that rain brings that makes you feel like, just maybe, you're starting to feel at home somewhere new.

So yes, hello October! The coming weeks are full of exciting birthdays (roller derby and horse racing!), DISNEY (I am finally going to the Happiest Place on Earth) with 2 quite awesome girls, and Halloween just around the corner. I'm looking forward to pumpkin smells, layered warmth, and the last few weeks of Indian Summer.

And then on to November, full of Thanksgiving trips and a visit from the one and only Ms. Caitlin D. She wants gays, Full House, shopping, and the Golden Gate Bridge, and by God I'll give it to her (errrr....figuratively speaking).

And really, I promise, a picture post is coming soon, with new house, Momma's visit, and work fun day (SEGWAY TOUR).