Fall is here. While I myself have never understood the hype, lately, fall has grown on me. Sure, I am always upset that I will soon be unable be able to wear shorts outside (definitely the saddest part of fall for me) there are still a few things that make me love fall.

1. Halloween is near. I have always been a huge fan of Halloween. From the time that I was young, I always loved watching the scary Halloween movies, going to haunted houses and haunted hayrides, and carving Halloween pumpkins. I mean, who doesn't love pumpkin seeds?

2. Another holiday, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Who doesn't look forward to stuffing their faces on Thanksgiving? Plus, Thanksgiving heralds in the Christmas season, and we all look forward to Christmas.

3. Football season! At long last, its back! Yes, while there are certainly other sports that are played during the fall, a vast percent of the American population looks forward to fall simply because it marks the beginning of football season. Many of us enjoy football, whether it is high school, college, or the NFL. It is going to be a great season.

4. This is a new one that I am just discovering, but fall themed beers are amazing. There are so many different ones to try, and the variations of them are endless. Now that I am twenty one, it will be interesting to see what different brews there are out there during fall.

5. While I have never understood the obsession with things that are pumpkin spiced, this is apparently a very important part of fall for some people. I have never really tried any of the pumpkin spiced foods and beverages out there, but if they are so popular, maybe I will have to give them a shot.

6. Snow will be here soon! Yes, some people think I am crazy for this, but I love the snow, and it is especially interesting to see how the weather changes during fall in Buffalo. While it may not yet be winter, you never know what kind of weather you are going to see during fall in Buffalo.

Oddly enough, some of the best parts of fall involve looking forward to other seasons and holidays that are upcoming. But, fall itself does have many great characteristics. The weather change, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and leaves changing, it's all amazing. Everybody enjoy your fall!