Many people love fall time. They love the way it makes them feel. You can’t scroll through social media without running into a post about the joys of autumn. However, some people are not so romanced by the idea of fall. Here are five reasons why fall can sometimes be a bit overrated (in my humble opinion).
1. Leaves. Everywhere.
Have you ever been taking a stroll during the fall time, just taking in the crisp air, and suddenly you’re walking through a knee-high pile of wet, grimy leaves? I have. It’s not fun. It’s messy and it is definitely not Instagram worthy. Multicolored leaves on the ground are not poetic, they are an inconvenience.
2. Pumpkin Spice Everything Gets Old Real Fast
When the season begins, I’m beyond excited for pumpkin-flavored this and pumpkin-flavored that. I relish in that first bite of pumpkin roll or that first sip of a pumpkin latte, but after the constant bombardment of pumpkin-flavored treats, it becomes a bit of an overkill. Can we find a different fall flavor to enjoy during the autumn months?
3. The Weather Has an Identity Crisis 3 Times a Day
The morning time is usually a wonderful temperature, cool but not cold, with the sun rising in the sky and bathing the Earth with yellow hues. Then, by the time lunch rolls around, the temperature has jumped 20 degrees and the cute fall outfit you’re wearing turns into a sweaty, heat trap. To finish out the day, the sun sets and the evening becomes an icy and windy tundra. It’s unnerving.
4. Squirrels. Enough said.
As I walk to class everyday, I am outnumbered by squirrels. They run in front of my path and they leave acorns everywhere, causing my foot to slip out from under me on a daily basis. Squirrels are public enemy number one.
5. Layering is a Hassle
Don’t get me wrong, I love a good layered look. It’s cute, cozy, and so fall. However, when it comes time to adjusting your body temperature, you’re left with a pile of sweaty clothes to lug around. The minute you walk into a heated building, you need to strip down to your first layer to avoid spontaneous combustion. Then, there’s the added fun of redressing yourself every time you want to go outside. Layering: good in theory, but horrible in execution.
