When I was in college, my very favorite time of the academic year was October Break.
(And yes, in case you were wondering...I really did manage to go to college and then get a diploma and everything.)
(I'm pretty sure that the clerk that was responsible for handling the paperwork had a head cold that day and didn't pay attention to the fact that I am dumber than a bag of doorknobs and never should have been rewarded ANY kind of diploma, but alas, there it is framed on the wall.)
(Additionally, I'm pretty sure that if I don't stop my bitching about Notre Dame fairly soon, somebody from that clerk's office is going to show up on my doorstep and say "Hey, numbnuts. We screwed up in the first place in giving you the damn thing, and you griping about us isn't really telling us that you wanted it to begin with, so hand it over and we'll give it to some poor schmuck who would have given their left arm to attend our fair university.")
But I regress.
October Break was the perfect time to catch up on all of the stuff that you wanted to do to get ready for school (like purchase textbooks), as well as an opportunity to carefully plan and think about what you wanted to do for the holidays (like fly to Phoenix and sit on the couch). The weather was gorgeous...cool and crisp, yet sunny, and you were able to finally break out the big sweaters that covered a multitude of sins.
So I'm going to take a little October Break this week. Instead of purchasing textbooks, I'm going to take a look at all of the stuff that I wrote down on my to do list back in August, and instead of thinking about Phoenix for the holidays, I'm going to head out to the garage to sort through my Christmas decorations.
As for the big sweaters...let's just say that the present day big sweaters are a lot bigger than the past day big sweaters because my multitude of sins grew exponentially. Who knew?
So talk among yourselves, kids and don't do anything fun without me! I'll be back next week, provided I don't get trapped under anything heavy out there in the garage. Woo Hoo!
I'm with you on loving October and all things "fallish". I thought about you last night when I watched Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on the Food Network. Guy visited The Southside Diner in your neck of the woods (Goshen, IN) and he gave it rave reviews. Looks like a fab place to go for great diner food - great chili and green rivers! This may not be news to you, but thought I'd pass it along....
ReplyDeleteYou and Stewey will be missed. Have a restful week. :) Cathryn
ReplyDeleteooo good luck with your break and hope you manage to get all done that you want to :) love mouse xxxx
ReplyDeleteSo, I was doing my daily crossword puzzle and one of the clues was " Where Notre Dame is" I was all "oh-oh-Mr.Kotter!!" I was so excited! I thought, "Yes, SS and Stewie have broadened my horizons! Indiana! South Bend!"
ReplyDeleteThe answer was "Paris"
That's embarrassing.
Have fun playing :)
Sal
I love fall too Coni...that`s when I get back the energy that the heat of summer sucked out of me. I bought my first xmas decorations yesterday! Have a productive week. Happy fall!!
ReplyDeleteBe careful in the garage !! Don't get lost and don't get hurt. Have a great time though !!!
ReplyDeleteHave fun this week...we will all miss you, but like the troopers we are, we will get by!
ReplyDeleteWhen you've finished, feel free to visit here and help me DECLUTTER, too!!! You'll be missed, but it'll give me more time to start my own October Break rather than reading these $%#& blogs! haha!
ReplyDeleteWatch out for things in the garage that go bump, even in the day time!
Well I certainly realize that you are under no obligations to blog on a regular basis, or according to any schedule other than yours, BUT, let me point out, the fact is it has been some 10 days between posts.
ReplyDeleteLet me ask you, is this fair to all your loyal subjects you live by your every word? Let us face the fact you do have obligations!!!!! I'm just saying......
Enjoy your break, and don't do too much work! Maybe I should head on up to my 3rd floor loft/storage area and actually start packing up some of the Christmas stuff to get prepared for my move.
ReplyDeletehave a good break Coni...I just pulled out some sweaters tonight. Love the autumn!!
ReplyDeleteI also love October and everything related to fall. Enjoy your week and don't stay away too long!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Isn't fall just grand? Enjoy your break, but know you are missed by all of your loyal fans while you are gone. Perhaps you should take your cell phone with you to the garage to call for help should something fall on you! Be careful, please. Miss Deb
ReplyDeleteHave fun! Will miss your postings while you are on your October Break!
ReplyDeleteSally needs to warn us before she posts something so hilarious so we can put up our monitor coffee spew shields!
ReplyDeleteI always loved fall break, too. I liked that, unlike Thanksgiving, the dorms didn't close so I didn't have to spend 4 or 5 days rolling my eyes at my weird and wacky family but could instead take lots of long walks by myself around campus and think lots of pretentious "I'm an intellectual now" thoughts. Of course all while wearing big sweaters!
Coni, have fun (ha) on your "break". If you are like me, you will plan to get a gazillion things done and be lucky if you finish one or two. We will miss you and Stewey.
ReplyDelete