What I did in October

 I found myself checking the calendar this morning just to get amazed about how quickly November is going by.
Yes, I know I mention this on a monthly basis, but I can't avoid a certain feeling of loss when I am busy. It looks like time behaves like water running through my hands.

 There is a couple of specific reasons for this making me feel a bit stressed, but I will be coming to it later.

In any case, as November is almost over, my electronic agenda rang again to remind me it is time to write about what I did last month.

 There we go!

 One of the reasons (and probably the actual main reason) why I've been feeling a bit anxious about schedules, calendars, and my human lack of control on time - damn human species and its frustrating limitations to manipulate the space-time continuous! - is our wedding.
 When we first got engaged, a year would look like a lot of time to make preparations. Notwithstanding, three months have gone by on a hurry, and we haven't made good progress apart from booking a date and the venue for reception.

 So last month we established a double deadline to set the guest list as well as designing invitations AND searching ideas for my bridal gown.

 Well, we managed to close the definitive number of guests (hooray!) BUT we were totally incapable of finishing the invitations on time (boo!).

 Also, I started feeling quite overwhelmed about all those bride options available and couldn't find any inpiration during my research.

 I mentioned all this to my mum during one of my early bride-to-be panic attacks (I wonder if that's even a thing... Just let me know if you are/were on the same mood)

 Two days afterwards, she phoned to say my auntie was making my dress as a wedding gift! So suddenly, all I had to worry about was choosing a design I liked and getting pretty materials. 
I can say I quickly did so, and I am quite excited now, as I will get my gown done on Christmas holiday.
Seriously, my mother and auntie are just the best.

 October was an interesting month regarding on books.

 I had the chance to read lots of tales and short stories, as well as a couple of novels. But today I want to tell you about the one I liked the most: American Gods by Neil Gaiman.

 I included this book on my reading list as a recommendation from The Gentle One, who at the point was having a good time with it. I am very fond of the British author, and indeed American Gods had been catching my eye for a long time, so I got the ebook (paper editions were not available on my favourite Bucharest bookstore at the moment).
 I am REALLY happy I followed his tip and spent a proper time giving a chance to this shocking novel. The story is a thoughtful one, full of exciting plot twists which led to a wonderful end.

Although I personally found its style a bit too simple, most of people will enjoy this feature, as it makes the reading lighter. I can't stop advising you to read it if you like mythology.

At the end of October weather started to cool down significantly.

It was not possible to walk out without a good warm coat, and walks normally finish with some hot drinks on a cozy place.

Last month I became a loyal costumer from a little cute tea shop in the town centre.

The place is located on another lovely tiny Victorian house where you can taste all sorts of sweets and tea varieties (lemon cake and orange cookies tea are my absolute favs at the moment, I must confess). 

So apart from anniversary and Halloween celebrations, this was my October.

So tell me darlings, how is your Autumn going?