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October has been a wild month, full of adventures, and then moving into our new home at the very end. (Lots of unpacking to do! And the moving of more things throughout November..)

Kae Audhild selfie with waterfall at Great Gully in Union Springs, NY October 2025
Hiking at Great Gully in Union Springs, NY

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What I’m loving right now:

autumn foliage 🍂 ☆ foggy sunrises ☆ kitty cuddles on chilly mornings ☆ sparkly suncatchers ☆ hibiscus & ginger tea ☆ warm, fuzzy bathrobes

Kae Audhild at Hamilton College maze in Kirkland, New York
Hiking the Root & Kirkland Glen Trails at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY

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Round Lake at Green Lakes State Park in Fayetteville, NY

exploring cool new places ☆ learning about the natural world ☆ the sound of the wind blowing through the trees ☆ waterfalls ☆ letting my intuition guide me ☆ “happy little accidents”

Kae Audhild hiking the gorge trail at Letchworth State Park October 2025 autumn foliage
Hiking the Gorge Trail at Letchworth State Park in Wyoming County, NY

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Middle Falls with rainbow at Letchworth State Park in Wyoming County, NY - October 2025 fall autumn leaves foliage
Middle Falls with rainbow at Letchworth State Park in Wyoming County, NY 🌈

TODAY IS MOVING DAY!!! (The big part of the move.. still lots more to do throughout November) ☆ I’m so excited to finally make it official! 🏡 ☆ the satisfaction of cleaning our home beforehand (it was one of those as-is deals that we get to fix up) ☆ daydreaming about all the DIY projects I get to do, and then blog about here

Kae Audhild making music in nature on the Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park in Wyoming County, NY - October 2025 beautiful fall leaves autumn foliage
Making music in nature on the Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park in Wyoming County, NY 🎶

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Most of all, I’m so grateful for this NEW LIFE that I’ve worked so hard for over the last few years. I’ve learned so much about self discipline and doing the work every single day, even when there appears to be no immediate benefit, even when others deem it ‘uncool’ (no time for that noise!), and especially when I just didn’t feel like it. I still showed up and followed through on my promises to myself.

Living intentionally always pays off. You just have to be clear on what you want, and walk the path. Every. Single. Day. Especially when it’s difficult.

4 responses to “Gratitude #25 – October 2025”

  1. Kitty Cunningham Avatar

    I especially love the labyrinth photo.

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  2. Graybirds Avatar

    A move to new homesite, how exciting to create a new presence, place your stamp. A newness. Have fun!

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  3. Bill Pearse Avatar
    Bill Pearse

    Autism nature trail! Down with that and all these lovely scenes, wishing you best of luck in your new digs; enjoy the waning leaves.

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  4. David Avatar

    All the best for your new house and plans. No matter what, have fun building your dreams

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