Hallowtober is here!!!

Toward the end of last month, it really set in what was about to come: the greatest time of the year! Sure, because it was the end of September, that also kind of clued me into the fact that October was coming next...

Anyway, I affectionately refer to this time of year as Hallowtober!!!! 

Ever since I was a kid I've had a love of Halloween. From the costumes, candy and haunted houses to the emphasis on horror movies (something else I have a love affair with), it all just remains a huge part of my life. To add to the experience, the weather begins to cool, the colors change. It's an overall experience for your senses!

The one product that really signals the return of this season is one, I hate to admit, I really don't like. Now, I buy it every year, somewhere in my mind thinking I'll enjoy it. But, once the box is opened and milk is poured on and that first bite is taken... I realize... yuck!

I'm sorry, Count, but I hate your cereal. :(

This is one of those cereals I don't remember getting very often as a child. Outside of its cool commercials, I don't actually remember craving it. I've thought about getting my parents' perspective on this, but I'm not entirely sure they will remember. I think it may be that I just didn't like it then. Perhaps I preferred the chocolatey goodness of Cocoa Puffs more? 

The thing is, I'll still continue to buy it every year. I will seek it out when I know it'll be on the shelves. I'll still pour myself a bowl or two and try to convince myself that I enjoy it and... I'll waste 75% of it.

But, when it comes to down to it... I really just enjoy what it represents: the season.