It's time of year again in the beautiful Allegany, New York, right where St. Bonaventure University resides, when we have become sick of the bipolar transition of summer to fall. We're done with freezing mornings and hot afternoons. We're tired of changing our outfits three times a day to accommodate the temperamental attitude of Mother Nature. We're ready for consistency again. We're ready for the change.
But that's not the only thing we're ready for. So here are 10 reasons why we're ready for fall.
1. Boots, jackets and new fall attire
One of the best parts about the change of seasons is the new clothes, the new outfits and the new styles that come out. Fall is my favorite season for clothes because I get to be comfortable in my leggings and sweater, and it's appropriate for the weather! Not to mention, the shoes. Booties, knee high boots, the newly trending peep toe, high heeled booties and so many other choices. There's no doubt that so many people are ready to go reinvent their closets this upcoming season.
2. Cinnamon & Pumpkin flavored EVERYTHING
One of the biggest things that occurs during the season of fall is that everything shifts into a cinnamon and pumpkin coma, at least for a couple months. We definitely don't mind because that means more chai lattes and pumpkin spiced lattes, along with some other seasonal favorites like caramel apple.
3. Haunted Houses & Hayrides
You know it's Fall when it's about to get spooky. Halloween is just around the corner and who doesn't love getting scared in a haunted house or a haunted hayride? Isn't that why we go anyway? Don't shut your eyes and try not to scream, but have a good time!
4. Apple picking & fresh apple cider
Okay so how can you not love apples? They get turned into so many fall favorites, too. Between apple cider, apple pie, applesauce and just, for the love of apples, we're ready for fall.
5. Scary movies
Another nice thing about Halloween being in fall are all the scary movies that come out in theaters. Move over sappy love stories and heart warming tales of miracles, and welcome back, scary stories of demons and spirits from beyond the grave.
6. Pumpkinville
So there's this little place right outside of town called Pumpkinville. They have some great baked goods, fall decor, cider and, of course, PUMPKINS! So if you're looking for a fun day through a corn maze and then leaving with your own pumpkin to carve and some cider in hand, it's definitely recommended.
7. Football season
We're back in football season and, though we're still in drought in Bills Country, we still have plenty to look forward to. Whether you're venturing up to Buffalo for a game or keeping up on your phone, there's always a reason to celebrate, and maybe go grab some wings down at Randy's.
8. The leaves changing
Since our beautiful, small campus resides at the foot of the Allegany mountains, we get to see all of the trees and shrubbery around us change colors. And when we go home for fall break and come back after the weekend, the drive will be beautiful. Not to mention, we have our own color changing buildings because of the ivy that thrives on them.
9. Fall Break
After a stressful first month of school, it's nice to go home for a weekend, catch up with friends and catch up with our families. We love our friends at school but sometimes, every once in a while, we get homesick, so this is the perfect time to get back home.
10. Fall festivities with friends
Although you might want to go do some of this stuff on your own, it's always fun to go make a day of it with some friends. Some of my fondest memories so far at Bonaventure had to do with hanging out with my friends and going to some of these places.
So, here's to fall and all of the pumpkin spice and cinnamon it comes with!
