I am writing this from Mexico City where it is actually 60 degrees and rainy! I left Southern California where it was 100 degrees and so hot I couldn’t imagine a pumpkin latte!!!! I love the fall and I love the warmth it brings throughout your house.

As I think about the month of October you can’t help to think about Halloween. In Mexico City Halloween is called Dia De Muertos – Day of the Dead! Unlike Spectre there is no parade through the city centre but the city is decorated for the celebration.

I also am reminded this month of how popular the Zombie and The Walking Dead TV shows are. It clearly exhibits why Halloween continues to be a favorite holiday in the USA and around the globe. October 31st is the only night of the year when being a ‘fake’ is tolerated. The rest of the year, not so much.

So as we enter the 4th quarter of 2016, let’s remember a few things:1. Authenticity means you are real2. You only have 3 months left to make your quota3. Regardless of what end of year celebration you engage in – better get yourself organized4. Take time out this month to play in the fallen leaves! No fallen leaves? Take a nice walk through the woods5. Plan something fun for Halloween – even if it means watching a scary movie and playing ‘make believe’ because before you know it, reality will set in once again.

MEET CINDY

I am Cindy Novotny and my goal in life has always been to become the best I could be and to help others do the same. I created my own definition of the word Passion; it is a combination of love and anger and if you really love something, it should royally tick you off when it doesn’t go right. Therefore, professional success, success in marriage, raising my daughter, helping my family and giving more than I could ever hope to get back is a result of my PASSION! No kidding, I am a ‘take no prisoner,’ friend and a kick ass mentor.