Early mornings are chillier, late nights are cooler, and that means fall is just around the corner. From the warm and cozy sweater weather to the fun and festive holidays it brings, I think it's pretty obvious to see why it's my favorite season of all time, and here are ten reasons why it should definitely be your favorite too.
1. The (Beautiful) Falling Leaves.
Call me crazy, but since when has something dead ever made you feel so alive? You can rake them, you can sit out on the grass and watch them, and (your allergies might try to stop you but) you can jump in them. Leaves are the best, especially when they're littering the ground during the most beautiful time of the year.
2. Pumpkin. Pumpkin Everything.
Yesterday I got my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season, and it was everything I could have ever wanted and more, but it's not the only pumpkin-related food item you'll find me eating (or drinking) this time of year. From pumpkin pie to pumpkin muffins and even pumpkin cheesecake (which tastes amazing by the way), you can find this beautiful little creation pretty much everywhere this time of year, and if we're being honest, what more could you really ask for?
3. The Holidays.
The holiday season is upon us, but before you start putting up the tree and stringing lights across every visible part of your home, take a moment to appreciate the joys that are Halloween and Thanksgiving. From the candy to the costumes, the food (so much food), and the friends and family that surround it all, these holidays don't get enough credit for the blessings that they truly are.
4. The Cooler Weather.
We've reached the point in the year where North Carolina weather can get a bit confusing. Do I need to bring a jacket or wear a tank top? Shorts or pants? Why am I freezing in the morning and getting sunburned in the afternoon? The struggle is real, but it'll all be over soon because with the return of fall comes the return of cooler weather that actually lasts all day, so break out the cozy sweaters and boots because fall is back.
5. The Clothes.
Speaking of cozy sweaters, if there's one thing that makes me happy, it's the warm clothes I finally get to wear this time of year. I firmly believe that boots make every outfit better (which is probably why I wear them basically every day) and that a nice warm sweater can make any day better.
6. College Football.
As much as I love college basketball, especially here at UNC, as fall approaches it's not quite time for that, but it is most definitely time for college football. There's just something so magical about cheering on your home team in the student section of Kenan Stadium, surrounded by all of your fellow Tar Heels, and just thinking about it makes me love fall even more.
7. The Food.
I don't know if you've picked up on it by now, but I really love food this time of year. Aside from pumpkin-related food items, there are so many beautiful meals to be had this time of year (and yes, I'm looking at you Thanksgiving).
8. The Release of Taylor Swift's New Album.
I tried not to include it, I really did, but when I think of fall I think of new music, which this year might just so happen to include that of Taylor Swift. I don't know about you, but I'm definitely a little too ready for it.
9. School.
There's 'early August' school, and then there's 'mid-September to early October' school, and those two are two completely different things. One is thinking that the exam you have three weeks from now is still super far away, and the other is realizing that the exam you had three weeks from now is actually three days from now.
However, from the Halloweens on Franklin Street to the late night study sessions that it brings, I can confidently say that I'm actually forward to it. Then again, its fall, of course, I'm looking forward to it.
