HOW TO DEAL WITH SUMMER ENDING

As Labor Day weekend approaches, I feel a certain heaviness associated with this time of the year--Summer is ending. I used to love Fall. Going back to school was always a drag but that also meant reuniting with friends, back-to-school shopping, the Homecoming dance...all that jazz. Now that my school days are behind me, these things don't apply to me anymore. Fall now means darkness at 4pm, Hay Fever and Vitamin D deficiency. So unless I pack up and move to Miami or Los Angeles (which I am considering), the change of seasons is inevitable. I decided to make a list of all things fabulous about Fall to help me get excited and remember why it was always my favorite. Maybe it will help you too.

Pumpkin Spice Frappuccinos

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Rumor has it that Starbucks is releasing them early this year....

Pumpkin Pie

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beta-Carotene!

Pumpkin Picking

Basically, pumpkin everything....

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Halloween

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"But I love Halloween, and I love that feeling: the cold air, the spooky dangers lurking around the corner." -Evan Peters

Picking out my Halloween costume

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Deciding on my costume, shopping for my costume, preparing to play the part....this keeps me occupied for quite awhile.

Decorating for Halloween

I get to make use of all the time I spend on Pinterest. The anticipation for Halloween is almost more fun!

Candy Corn

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Waxy, sugary goodness.

Halloween Oreos

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What can I say, I love artificial dye.

Haunted Hayrides and Haunted Houses

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I don't know what it is, these attractions never get old. The lines are long, I always feel claustrophobic, and my fight-or-flight response is completely drained by the end of the night. But every year I look for a more frightening venue to test my limits.

Wearing my motorcycle jacket again

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When the weather gets chilly, I get to throw that baby on and pretend that I'm a much cooler human being.

The September Issue

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The September Issue of any magazine is one of the most exciting features of Fall (well for me at least). Looking forward to all of the new Fall fashion keeps my spirits high.

Thanksgiving

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My second favorite holiday. Spending time with your funny bizarre family and eating as much food as possible....priceless.

Black Friday

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I don't care. I love this materialistic tradition. #sorrynotsorry

Apple Cider

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Drink it cold, drink it hot, drink it hard.....it's always delicious!

Fall Smells

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The aroma of apples, cinnamon, and dead leaves waft through the air, delighting the senses.

Scary Movies

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Yes you can watch scary movies any time of year but there's just something different about them during Fall....

Some Conveniences

Like...if you haven't shaved your legs, you can wear leggings or jeans and actually feel comfortable; if the UPS man comes to the door and you're not wearing a bra, you can throw on a North Face and not look insane; hair not being "as" frizzy.

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So the lazy, hazy, crazy days of Summer may be coming to a close but before the Seasonal Affective Disorder kicks in, remember that Fall can bring some beauty.

Like this.

Or even this.

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In closing...

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To help get in the Autumn mood, Donovan and scenes from an old silent film called, Häxan. It's the season of the witch! Get vampy!