and so it begins, yet again

It's that time of year again--NaBloPoMo!  (and fall--thanksgiving--christmas--coffee cart--ornaments--cider--bright lights--all good things)!  It's absolutely my favorite time of year and the only thing that could make it better is if summer break were now instead of during the bright months.  I'm not sure that I'll be able to blog everyday, as I have failed Every.Single.Year, but that will not stop me from trying!  Now that I know how to make gifs, maybe I'll blog a gif/day?  Who knows?!!  Today is November 1, which is All Saints' Day and the anniversary of the birth of my dear friend Paulina.  Here's her gif! (with Alcatraz in the background)