Fall is by far my favorite season. The summer heat begins to fade and the wind picks up. Leaves fall from trees and clutter the ground, only to be swept up into piles for people to jump into them. I wish that it lasted for more than a couple of months, but I make the most of it while it's here.

1. The leaves change colors

There are so many colors during this season, which is refreshing compared to all of the green that persists during the summer. I like seeing yellows, oranges, and browns.

2. It gets colder

I prefer colder weather because I would rather bundle up to keep warm than sweat constantly. I like being able to sleep under multiple blankets and sit by the fireplace. Being warm takes on an entirely new concept during the colder parts of the year.

3. More wardrobe choices

This is also a perk of the colder weather. I love wearing leggings and sweaters because I feel more comfortable that way. Plus, there are more shoe options during the fall and winter seasons.

4. Pumpkin carving

This is a tradition for me. Every year I carve at least one pumpkin. It's a fun activity that everyone can enjoy. Last year, I carved one with my brother and one with my roommates at school.

5. Hayrides

This was an activity that I participated in a lot as a child and wouldn't mind doing again as an adult. It's nice to do something outside once the Fall starts because the weather is really nice.

6. Decorating for Halloween

This is my favorite activity during October. I really enjoy Halloween; the dressing up, being scared, watching scary movies. There's so much potential for decorating too because you try to make it scary and cool. My roommates and I decorated our apartment at school last year. It's so fun to involve others in the shenanigans as well.

7. Watching Halloween specials

I love watching shows that are Halloween-themed. The same goes for movies. It just helps me get in the spirit of the holiday.

8. Going to haunted attractions

I really want to attend Scarowinds at some point, perhaps when I have money. At Wingate, I used to go through the haunted house that a fraternity did every year. It was pretty decent and they did a god job considering what they had to work with. I also attended the Wooter attraction, which was a hayride and walk through the woods with a guide relating a scary tale. It was very entertaining.