Sure, summer is great and all, but when August hits, I have one thing on my mind: autumn! Autumn is the BEST season because it's the cooler version of summer and the warmer version of winter. It's the BEST time to bundle up and pull your favorite scarf out of storage. It's also the time for pumpkin-spice-everything to make its comeback if you're a fan of that. So, long-story-short, these are 10 reasons why autumn is the best.

1) Hoodies!

I happen to have a very loving relationship with hoodies. You can see me wearing a hoodie on the hottest day of the year I'll sweat my ass off if need be.

2) Scarves!

Scarves are also the best. It's so hard to choose! It's like asking a mother to choose her favorite child. OK, maybe it's not, but still.

3) No more sweating during basic activities!

This one is the best. Living in Manhattan means walking every where. In the summer, it's a struggle to even make it down the street without being drenched in sweat. In autumn, however, walking down the street is the best. Like, "LOOK AT MY HOODIE! I LOVE FALL!"

4) It's finally acceptable to wear dark colors!

Dark sweaters, dark lipstick, dark EVERYTHING. It's such a struggle wearing dark clothing in the summer and spring, this is the prime time to do it.

5) Halloween!

I don't know, I just really love Halloween. It's one of those things where there's just no explanation needed.

6) Fall decorations are the best!

Pumpkins and leaves and ghosts, it's too much to handle! Also, fall colors like red, orange, yellow, and brown are so satisfying.

7) Changing leaves!

The beautiful colors, the crunching of the leaves under your shoes, it's all just so beautiful. What a time to be alive.

8) It gets darker earlier!

This is the best. I love looking outside at 4 PM and realizing the sun is already setting.

9. Pumpkins EVERYWHERE!

Again, pumpkins really set the mood. Especially jack-o-lanterns. Very spooky.

10) Thanksgiving food for the win!

What is autumn without Thanksgiving? It's a time to be thankful for your family and everything you have, and then eat mashed potatoes until you're in a food coma. That's the best.