Believe it or not, it is officially Fall despite the fact that it is still nearly 90 degrees outside here in good ol' South Carolina. Soon enough, the weather will start to cool down. Fall has always been my favorite season, so I've made a list to help you get excited too!

1.) Cool clothes

Once the temperature drops, it's time to put away the boring t-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops and bring out the cozy sweaters! Lovely layers, long boots, and colorful scarves bring a little bit of fun to your wardrobe. FYI, muted orange is the hot color this fall.

2.) Cozy days indoors

Chilly fall days are the perfect excuse to snuggle up with a warm blanket, toss on your favorite pair of slippers, grab a mug of hot cocoa and read a good book or binge-watch Netflix.

3.) Going for walks outdoors

Going for walks on crisp autumn days are one of my favorite parts of the season, and it's a great chance to get nice landscape photos. I love to see the leaves in their different shades of red, yellow, and orange and feel them crunch under my feet. Especially on Winthrop's campus, fall is the perfect time to go outside and get inspired!

4.) Smells

Nothing gets people into the mood for Fall like the familiar seasonal smells: cinnamon, pumpkin, bonfires, and freshly-baked cookies.

5.) FOOD!!!

There are two major food holidays in the fall. You're never too old to ask random strangers for candy (only on Halloween!), and who doesn't love stuffing their faces with turkey, mashed potatoes and pie on Thanksgiving?

Whatever it is you like to do, just make sure to get out and enjoy this beautiful season!