Fall Funtimes~

Seems like every single year, Halloween becomes more and more like Christmas! Between the Hayrides, which had an absolutely staggering turnout, and our off-site holiday shenanigans, Halloween was a blast and definately much more fun than I remember it being. Five-Finger Death Punch made an appearance at the state fair so Pinto and I went to see them and the rodeo nearby, then paid a visit to Fear Farm, one of the local fright fairs that I've been too much of a pansy to attend in past years. We had a fantastic time running around the different attractions, later musing about how funny it was that we didn't get actually scared until they forcibly separated us in the corn maze. Too much time spent with horses. BAD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU LEAVE THE HERD.

Though they actually managed to make me balk when one of the actors drew up behind Pinto and fired up a tazer-like cattle prod (I'm terrified of electricity). She was unfazed but I made the mistake of "eep"ing aloud, so he cut me off from the pack and held me hostage in the middle of the road for five minutes or so. lD; But thus ends the epic holiday. I hope everyone had a similarily spooky and fantastic time- judging by some of the costume pictures I've seen, it looks like you did! C:

I have no idea what the next month or two holds. Right now I'm currently facing midterms for second quarter, which has been painfully boring but has allowed me ample time to hang out with friends and family. I'll be glad to have my new schedule in December, though, because although these classes have kept me arting, I haven't had much of a chance to be creative. Lots of tracing templates and technical drawing/painting. I've turned to almost obsessive doodling to make up for it, but most of what I've been drawing has been more visual development than character development. Figure drawing gave me a whole new perspective on how the human form moves, works, and looks, so I've been having fun figuring out how to apply it and warp it to fit my guys. It just makes for a pretty boring sketchbook. XD

But despite the fact school might be a little boring at the moment, the holidays and the year thereafter are shaping up to be quite exciting and full of travel. First on the list is Indiana for Christmas with the rest of my mother's side of the family, and perhaps a white Christmas. If it doesn't snow enough to play in I will be very sad. But even if it doesn't, Pinto and I will be trying our chances in warm n' sunny Florida in March for Megacon. Though the trip is more to see some of the fantastic and talented folks down in gator country, the convention sounds like a good time and we're pretty excited to go. But first, Thanksgiving ride and Hell Week! I'm actually feelin' pretty good about both- Cholla has finally gotten past his bastard stage and I'm starting to be proud to be his rider. And working in the canyon won't be so bad, especially with such a great wrangling and cooking team. We're all enjoying the lack of drama- ranch life is definitely bliss right now.

Anyways, have a good November, everyone. FINALLY cool enough outside to enjoy it! XD