Not-So Fabulous Fall

Summer is absolutely my favorite time of the year. I love walking around and looking up at the sun, letting it warm up my face while I smile and think "gosh what a beautiful day". Then there's flipflops or barefeet:o), bathing suits, flowy sundresses, the sand, the surf...but now fall is officially here and I'm starting to realize how fast the summer really went. Next to summer I think fall is my favorite season, my birthday falls around this time and it makes me happy to see the seasons change but there are some things I like and do not like about fall...

1. Things slow down a little bit for me. While I used to LOVE going out on Friday nights, it was my way of "letting lose" after a long week, now's the time when I like to come home, put on my comfy Victoria's Secret sweats, curl up and watch a movie. Fridays become my un-winding, relaxing nights because I know that Saturdays and Sundays I have to work all day. This is also a really good way for me to catch up on all those shows and movies I keep saying "oh yeah I really wanna see that!"

2. There are things like Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Pumpkin Bread, Chili and my favorite, the Spiced Cider (which I heat up) from Chadds Ford Winery. Call me nostalgic, but every person has something pop in their minds when they think of fall.

3. Is it strange that I LOVEEEEEEE watching the movie "You've Got Mail" in the fall? I honestly don't know why or how that started but it's almost became ritualistic for me to watch it as soon as I see the leaves start to fall off of the trees. My favorite part is when Tom Hanks writes to Meg Ryan and says "If I knew your address I would send you a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils" (talking about the kids going back to school). Calling all teachers!!!! Maybe that's why it's my favorite part! I always think to myself "Awwwwwwww, how cute would that be!?"

4. For those of you who know me pretty well, you know I H-A-T-E socks. Therefore, I have come to believe that Uggs, were made for me:o) Uggs aren't made to be worn with socks, and they are my absolute favorite pair of shoes that I own. I almost live in them starting in the fall. I also love my black North Face Fleece. Both of these have proven to me that there are certain things you can spend a good deal of money on but become "staples" for certain seasons.

5. Football is pretty obvious, I live for college football. I also have become the honorary cheerleader for my brother and his football team at Downingtown East High School. Shout-out to you #13!!

6. I really hate when it rains, unless its in the summer when its a warm rain giving all the plants a drink after a hot sunny day. *Queue the laughing* But I really hate rainy days because of the worms. I know, I know, its such a pointless thing to say but seriously...the worms come out, you end up stepping on them and I swear to you, I think it even smells like worms when it rains! lol.

7. What I miss most about summertime is being able to sit out on my porch and relax. We have this wonderful, large porch that my Mom has made into this little...sanctuary if you will. She has all these nice big plants (ferns, flowers, etc), candles and my fav, the porch swing. I can sit there, listen to music, read, or just watch everything around me for hours.

I'm curious to know what everyone else thinks of this time of year. What do you think of when you hear the word "fall" or "autumn"? Are there certain things that you love to do? Are there certain things that you don't like? Blog away:o)