The leaves are beginning to change, people are saying things like "wear a light jacket" and fall wreaths are on almost every suburban home's front door.

This can only mean one thing:

Fall is in full swing.

I don't know about you, but this is my favorite time of my year. I could probably think of a million reasons to love autumn more than any other season, but that would be considered "excessive" by most of the social media population. So I'll leave you with the top six reasons that cause me to get more excited about fall weather than seeing the hot sign flashing at Krispy Kreme.

1. Pumpkin-scented EVERYTHING.

Bath and Body Works (yes, I still shop there.. but only during fall) has already brought in all of the most beautiful scents. Pumpkin Pecan Waffles, Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin, Pumpkin Cupcake, and Pumpkin Spice Latte...can I have them all?

2. Football season.

Tailgating on Saturdays for college game day, huddled around the television with chicken wings for NFL football games on Sundays. What could make a more perfect weekend?

3. Starbucks changing their cups.

I know that this makes me the epitome of a white girl, but sometimes I just can't help it. Starbucks isn't always my favorite place to get coffee, because I love little coffee shops more than anything. But when Starbucks changes their cup design and puts the words "Toasted Graham Latte" on their door, I'm running inside.

4. Scarves, boots, tall socks, and everything that accompanies cool weather.

On the pH scale, this one is right beside number 3. BASIC. But nothing makes me happier than boots, scarves, flannel, stockings, and warm hats. And for this, I am also unapologetic.

5. Halloween candy in every store.

There is no better way to spend a Friday night than buying enough Halloween candy for a hundred trick-or-treaters and eating it all by yourself while watching "Hocus Pocus."

6. Campfires and s'mores.

This one isn't even a question. If you're like me and can't make your own fire, microwaves also create s'mores. Sometimes, to get your fill of chocolate marshmallow heaven, you have to get creative.

I hope this makes you want to go jump in a pile of leaves and buy a Pumpkin Pecan Waffle car scent, like I've done in the past two days. Autumn has arrived, and all of the knee-high sock-wearing individuals are talking about it.