Walla Walla’s summer heat has reminded of all the reasons I hate summer. It’s also getting me excited for fall. Ever since I was little I have absolutely adored autumn. I think it is such a magical time when everything starts to cool again and the summer heat fades. So, because it’s a new school year and fall is just around the corner I thought I’d make a list of all my favorite autumn things.

1. My birthday

My birthday falls into one of those fall months which is probably why it instantly became my favorite time of the year. Whenever I receive presents I tend to be very happy.

2. Leaves changing colors

I love seeing all the reds, yellows, oranges and even the browns. After at least 5 months of green as far as the eye can see, I love witnessing the change.

3. The smell

I honestly cannot describe the smell. I think it is probably a mixture of the dying leaves and the cold air, but either way the smell of fall reminds me of all the good memories of my childhood.

4. Frosty weather

I generally think fall weather is perfect. It's not too cold or too warm. But it does generally have that bite of promised frost that makes me happy. I infinitely prefer the cold to the heat.

5. Sweater weather

Being from Minnesota, I have an endless collection of sweaters and flannels which I always love breaking out come colder weather.

6. School starting

I always loved going to school, so by the end of summer I am usually ecstatic to be back in a classroom with a mountain of books.

7. I can drink warm drinks again.

Hot chocolate, apple cider, tea. I love all of these drinks so much, but right now it's too hot to enjoy these drinks properly.

8. The promise of winter!

Yes one of the reasons fall is my favorite season is because that means winter is coming. Winter promises another change, yet unlike fall it lasts too long.