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9 Reasons To Look Forward To Fall As The Summer Days Drift Away

Because it is almost the best time of year.

Samantha Grande

Sep 04, 2019

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9 Reasons To Look Forward To Fall As The Summer Days Drift Away

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It's the first week of September, which means it's basically October, right?

Sunshine and long summer nights will soon turn into cooler weather and changing leaves. Although summer is full of tons of fun outdoors, careless days, and freedom, I can't help but think about everything there is to adore about fall.

From cozy drinks to football games and pumpkin-flavored everything, there are a bunch of little things to enjoy during the season that never fails to disappoint. Here are nine reasons to get excited about fall.

1. Cool weather is finally here.

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Well, if you live in Florida then this doesn't apply, but the weather certainly gets cooler than it was before! There comes to be a point when it's been hot for too long, and everyone is tired of sweating through their clothes and feeling like they are about to have a heat stroke the moment they step outside. Cool weather is then like a breath of fresh air, and it just makes you want to go outside and immerse yourself in nature.

2. You can drink warm beverages.

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There is something about cozying up in a comfy spot at home with a warm cup of coffee that nothing can beat. To go along with No. 1, It is much more enjoyable to drink a hot cup of coffee, cocoa, or really any warm beverage when it's not 100 degrees outside.

3. Pumpkins are everywhere.

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Who doesn't love pumpkins? You could go to a pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect pumpkin, have a pumpkin carving date, take out the seeds and roast them for a snack, bake a pumpkin pie, or decorate your home or room with pumpkins of different sizes.

4. Football season is here.

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As the college football season starts up again, joy is brought to people from all around the world. Whether you are a devoted fan to your team, you enjoy watching games on TV, or prefer to actually go to the games, you will without a doubt have the best time. Football brings people together, and if you are a college student like me, there is nothing quite like going to your school's football games —you're surrounded by school spirit, a high, buzzing energy and a supportive and bonded feeling to your school and the people around you.

5. Halloween is an awesome day even if you aren't a kid.

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Whether you spend time with a group of friends, go to a party, visit a haunted house, watch scary movies, or even if you still go trick-or-treating, Halloween is always a day to remember. You get to see little kids and even dogs dressed up in adorable costumes and the holiday gives you an excuse to eat an unhealthy amount of candy.

6. Fall decorations put you in the spirit.

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I don't know about you, but I get so excited when I finally get to put up fall decorations because it signifies the start of the holidays. There's nothing that will get you in the spirit more than walking into a room full of candles, pumpkins, and twinkle lights.

7. Sweaters are the comfiest article of clothing.

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It will be time when you can finally pull out your stack of sweaters that have been untouched in your closet for months, or you will even have an excuse to buy new ones. In my opinion, sweaters are the comfiest thing you can wear. You kill two birds with one stone because not only are you comfortable, but you are also looking stylish as well.

8. The leaves change color.

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One of the most beautiful parts of the season is the leaves changing colors. I love how the green leaves we have seen for so long change to varying shades of orange, red, yellow and brown, almost like a rainbow. This makes me want to open my windows, go for a walk, or just be outside more often.

9. Pumpkin flavored everything fill up the stores.

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I saved the best for last because I am obsessed with all things pumpkin. You can find just about any type of food or drink in a pumpkin flavor and when fall arrives you can find it easily in stores. There is the classic pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin cheerios, granola bars, pancakes, and the list goes on.

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9 Reasons To Look Forward To Fall As The Summer Days Drift Away

Because it is almost the best time of year.

1. Cool weather is finally here.

2. You can drink warm beverages.

3. Pumpkins are everywhere.

4. Football season is here.

5. Halloween is an awesome day even if you aren't a kid.

6. Fall decorations put you in the spirit.

7. Sweaters are the comfiest article of clothing.

8. The leaves change color.

9. Pumpkin flavored everything fill up the stores.

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May the odds be ever in your favor.

Phase One: The “I got this” phase

Phase Two: The “I have time” phase

Phase Three: The uncontrollable sobbing phase

Phase Four: The “help me, I've fallen and I can't get up” phase

Phase Five: The rejoicing phase

10 ways to prepare for finals week—beginning with getting to the library.

Who knows where we would be without them.

1. Thank you for laughing at my jokes, even when they really aren’t funny.

2. Thank you for singing unbearably loud with me all the time.

3. Thank you for letting me vent to you for hours about anything and basically being my personal therapist.

4. Thank you for ordering pizza with me at 2 in the morning.

5. Thank you for all the movie days when we don’t feel like moving.

6. Thank you for being my workout buddy everyday.

7. Thank you for sharing your closets with me.

8. Thank you for taking naps with me at random hours during the day.

9. Thank you for cleaning our home with me when we absolutely need to.

10. Thank you for all the rides when it’s late and you don’t want me to walk home alone in the dark.

11. Thank you for studying with me in our kitchen when we didn't want to go the library.

12. Thank you for making dinner with me.

13. Thank you for helping with my hair, makeup and outfit every time we go out.

14. Thank you for taking countless ugly pictures with me.

15. Thank you for not judging me when I go too long without showering.

16. Thank you for making our apartment feel like a second home.

17. Thank you for being there through all of our boy troubles.

18. Thank you for giving me a hug when I feel homesick.

19. Thank you for getting excited with me when one of us gets a good grade on an exam.

20. Thank you for still being my friend and not judging me when I say or do dumb things.

21. Thank you for telling me what I should do when I am sick.

22. Thank you for dancing horribly with me everywhere we go.

23. Thank you for staying up super late with me when we aren’t tired or can’t sleep.

24. Thank you for being super weird with me.

25. Thank you for all the unforgettable college memories.

26. And most of all, thank you for being the best friends a girl could have.

I may or may not be stressing right now.

1. "What do I have to study for?"

2. "What class do I need to study for the most?"

3. "I’m going to ace this."

4. "Focus!"

5."I have no idea what I'm reading."

6. "I should call my smart friend about this."

7. "I’m going to fail. I’m going to fail."

8. "I’m dropping out of school."

9. "What grade do I have to get on the final to pass the class?"

10. "Oh, no, I have to do good."

11. "I shouldn’t have procrastinated all semester."

12. "I wanna go to bed."

13. "We did not learn this!"

14. "I should go get food."

15. "Why do we even have finals?"

16. "I don’t want to be at the library."

17. "Get off your phone."

18. "I can watch Netflix for like 20 minutes and then go back to studying."

19. "I shouldn’t have watched Netflix."

20. "You have to study now!"

The "Happiest Place on Earth" has a lot of characters with some pretty great advice.

Remember you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine. — Snow White

The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it. — Rafiki

You don't have time to be timid. You must be bold and daring. — Lumière

If watching is all you're gonna do, then you're gonna watch your life go by without ya. — Laverne

Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one. — Grandmother Willow

Always let your conscience be your guide. — Jiminy Cricket

To infinity and beyond. — Buzz Lightyear

Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved. — Pooh

Let it go. — Elsa

If you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all. — Thumper

Today's special moments are tomorrow's memories. — Genie

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