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Falling In Love With Fall Break

“The leaves fall, the wind blows, and the farm country slowly changes from the summer cottons into its winter wools.” ― Henry Beston

Allison Rumptz

Oct 17, 2016

Siena Heights University

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The sunny and 75 degree days are over. The leaves are changing and temperatures are dropping, just a sign fall is here. You just finished your mid terms (that went great!) and you are ready for a relaxing few days of being away from campus and college life. It is much needed, especially once you realize you haven't been home in almost 2 months. Crazy how fast time flies!

1. Driving in the sea of fall colors on your way home

This is heavenly.

2. Getting a hug from your mom

Thank you mom for always being there for me.

3. Actually knowing the roads you drive on

No longer do I have to use Google Maps to find my way.

4. Nothing or no one to be a mom to on Saturday nights

Kids, be good this weekend. Make good choices and make a difference in the world.

5. Home cooked food

The greatness of my dad’s homemade chili on a crisp fall day after raking leaves. Pure bliss.

6. Watching the sunset over Lake Michigan

Sorry Siena Heights, Lake Michigan’s are much more competent, purposeful, and ethical. I mean look at that beauty.

7. Rosy Mound Natural Area

The hardest workout on your legs, but it is worth it. The views are incredible. Clearly one of the greatest places to go and hike.

8. Spending time with your family

Because you really miss them!

9. Shopping

It is fall now, need to stay up to date on the latest trends. Those outfits though...who actually would wear them?

10. Going to mass and seeing people who have watched you grow up

A sense and a smile of greatness.

11. Seeing people you went to high school with

If I haven't talked to you in the past 3 years or we aren't friends on Facebook, you think I actually care? I mean I do, but then I remember you tortured me through those 4 years.

12. A reunion with your best friend

Two months apart has been too long. Thank goodness for FaceTime and texting. But in person is so much better.

13. Your face when your mom asks: “Do you want to go to Target?”

YES please! There isn't one in Adrian, and I cry everyday because of that.

14. Waking up and smelling pancakes

The excitement is like waking up on Christmas morning.

15. Board games with your siblings

The competition is real and some moments get feisty, but in the end we still (kind of) love each other.

16. Getting texts from people who have questions on homework

Sorry, I need a break. From you. From homework. From college. See you in a few days.

17. Biking through the fall colors

Picture perfect. Pure Michigan (like where the picture is from).

18. Realizing how fast the time is going to go

Just a few more days please. Can I drop out but still get credit for my classes?

19. Then you look at your calendar and see that it is less than a month until Thanksgiving

Time flies when you study hard. Before you know it, it will be Christmas break.

20. College is only 4 years of your life, make the most of it

Between the things you learn about life, yourself, and academic-you will come out with something good. One step closer to adulthood. You can do it!

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Falling In Love With Fall Break

“The leaves fall, the wind blows, and the farm country slowly changes from the summer cottons into its winter wools.” ― Henry Beston

1. Driving in the sea of fall colors on your way home

2. Getting a hug from your mom

3. Actually knowing the roads you drive on

4. Nothing or no one to be a mom to on Saturday nights

5. Home cooked food

6. Watching the sunset over Lake Michigan

7. Rosy Mound Natural Area

8. Spending time with your family

9. Shopping

10. Going to mass and seeing people who have watched you grow up

11. Seeing people you went to high school with

12. A reunion with your best friend

13. Your face when your mom asks: “Do you want to go to Target?”

14. Waking up and smelling pancakes

15. Board games with your siblings

16. Getting texts from people who have questions on homework

17. Biking through the fall colors

18. Realizing how fast the time is going to go

19. Then you look at your calendar and see that it is less than a month until Thanksgiving

20. College is only 4 years of your life, make the most of it

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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