Even though Fall usually is negatively connected with the end of summer/back to school season (RIP college), it definitely has its perks. Green Day was a little dramatic in their song, "Wake Me Up When September Ends," because September marks the beginning of a very decent season. All good things have to come to an end (summer) and Fall unfortunately has to be the one to do so. Here are 5 reasons why you should appreciate Fall instead of blaming it for taking away your summer vacation:

1. Fall Foods: Pumpkin Spice everything!!!!! ...also Apple Cider, Apple Cider Donuts, and basically all things Apple and Pumpkin flavored.

2. Fall Activities: Just because summer vacation ends/school starts for us, doesn't mean it doesn't happen all over the world. Fall beginning means tourists leaving! And we can become the only tourists in our cities once again, so take advantage of all there is to do without the crowds and again, all things Apple and Pumpkin, like Apple and Pumpkin picking.

3. Football Season: We've been waiting all year for this!!! Sundays have a purpose again, people have a reason to live for, and all faith in fall is restored.

4. Fall Weather: Just remember how desperately you needed air conditioning on the hottest days of this summer and thank Fall for bringing you exactly that temperature outside without the added conditions of snow, etc. Also, Fall weather brings huge waves for awesome surf conditions.

5. Fall Holidays: Labor Day Weekend comes early to give you one last long weekend, then Christopher Columbus does the same come October, followed by the candy-filled holiday of HALLOWEEN and the most anticipated food-related holiday of them all, THANKSGIVING.

So be thankful for Fall this year when you're putting away your beach chairs and buying notebooks and pens because it really isn't that bad!