With the impending doom that is registration looming over the heads of every college student around this time, I think it's safe to say that people are a little stressed out. I recently spent three hours in the library trying to decide what I wanted to major in and what I want to do with my life, and I'll just say, trying to plan out your entire future is not a feasible goal when you only have three hours of free time to accomplish it. So instead of thinking about all of the many reasons why we could be feeling down right now, I think it's time we all take a step back and think about a few reasons we should be happy this time of year instead.

1. It's (almost) Thanksgiving.

I'd like to hope I'm not the only one counting down the days until thanksgiving break, even though it feels like fall break just ended. It's not that I want college to pass by too fast, I just really REALLY wants some homemade holiday food. So get excited because Turkey Day is almost here!

2. It's (almost) Christmas.

I know, I know, Christmas is literally a month and a half away, but also, IT'S ONLY A MONTH AND A HALF AWAY! Turn up that Mariah Carey, deck the halls with boughs of holly, and put up that Christmas tree early because you deserve to have a little holiday spirit if it keeps your spirits up.

3. Taylor Swift's new album is out.

OK, so this might not apply to everyone, but I know I can't be the only one that internally fangirls over the release of anything Taylor Swift related. As I write this, I'm still counting down the days until I can finally hear this potential masterpiece, but I'd like to assume it'll be just that.

4. It finally feels like Fall.

I wore a sweater today. I repeat: A SWEATER. This is not a drill, the leaves have finally decided it's time to fall, and the heat turned on this morning in our dorm room. You know it's real when they turn on the heat, and I think that's a real reason to be happy. Break out the fall clothes and get some hot chocolate because this beautiful season has finally graced us with it's presence.

5. Midterm season is (basically) over.

I know what you're thinking, and it's probably something along the lines of, "midterms might be over, but finals are right around the corner," and while you may be right, you're still amazing enough to have finished the first round of papers and exams, so cheer up! You're doing great, and that's something to smile about.

6. You have people in your life that want to see you succeed.

This one isn't specific to this time of the year, but it's true nonetheless. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, you're always going to have people who love you and want to see you happy and successful, so if you're ever feeling down and out, talk to your mom, your best friend, or your roommate because they care about you and your happiness.

So cheer up, even if things aren't going your way right now, or school is hurling you curve ball after curve ball, don't let anything in life get you down because there are so many wonderful, fun, and loving reasons for you to just be happy instead.