horoscopes and hot air

My Astrologer, ‘Sex and Love’ horoscope, for Halloween, is grim and on-trend for me. (Libra) “Get ready to take some chill-time - give yourself the space to recover. People pleasing is out, boundaries are in!” Yeah, I’m like Texas, I have unsecure boundaries. Sure, I KNOW horoscopes are horoscopes but while other signs get unicorns & puppies: Aries: “Use your deepest desires to please yourself, step into your power.” Gemini: “Your curious and bubbly nature shines, shoot your shot for that special someone!” Cancer: “Be at home in your feels, your needs & emotional expressions are valued, go deeper.” I’m getting “Suck it up buttercup,” thanks universe - what did I ever do to you? We’ve been scanning the teen magazine fall looks, “We’re living in a bold era, a time of expression!” They declare, which means dramatic-metallic eyeliners, goth grunge, bold reds and Beyoncé’s “Renaissance silvers.” Luckily, Yale’s pretty low fashion environment, because seasonal changes are a lot to keep up with. I love Autumn, with its colorful leaves, pumpkin lattes and colder nights, but coming from the south (in ‘21), I had no idea how badly heated air could dry out my skin and hair (freshie year, my thumb literally started to crack, like a plastic Barbie). In the spirit of fall fashion and maintenance, my entire crew made an Ulta store run this morning for hair masks, detox tonics and skin moisturizers - we’re ready, bring on the cold. The best smelling places on earth are Ulta and Yankee Candle stores. In my religion, heaven smells like Starbucks in the morning, Chick-fil-A around noon and Ulta stores as the sun goes down and things turn dreamy and romantic.