Fall is finally here! The cool crisp air is back. Football season is in full swing. There is no better time of year than Fall. Unless you live in the south. Fall in the south involves the same traditions: carving pumpkins, drinking pumpkin spice lattes, and football games. The only difference is the weather. It is Fall, yet the temperature makes it feel like summer. Will we ever see cool temperatures? I highly doubt it. Every year I have these expectations of what Fall is going to be like. From cooler weather to going to a pumpkin patch, I get exciting thinking about these Fall activities. Unfortunately, my expectations do not match the reality of what Fall is really like in the South. Here are a few expectation vs. reality situations we see each year:

Weather

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Expectation: "Ah October is finally here bring on the cooler weather!"

Reality: Welcome to the south where the weather is inconsistent to say the least. You don't know if it is going to feel like fall or summer on a daily basis.

Candles

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Expectation: You have this plan of buying endless amounts of pumpkin scented candles.

Reality: Unfortunately candles are hella expensive and you can only afford one (barely).

Fashion

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Expectation: Bring out all the cute sweaters and booties!

Reality: More like bring out the huge sweatshirts and sweatpants. Somedays it's still shorts weather, because the weather in the south is unpredictable.

Pumpkin Spice

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Expectation: "Finally Pumpkin Spice latte season is back!"

Reality: This drink is actually not worth the hype it gets every year. Plus, who drinks hot coffee when it is 90 degrees outside?

Pumpkin Patches

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Expectation: "I can't wait to go pick my own pumpkin and carve it!"

Reality: Chances are if you are like me you are a college student with zero free time and unfortunately you cannot go pumpkin picking.