Almost Autumn

Once upon a time, I didn't like autumn. It was so depressing and hum-drum to have to go back to school after an exciting (or at least somewhat relaxing) summer off. Summer was just the ultimate.

The junior high years consisted of going to the pool and trying to find anything to do in our small town. We'd ride our bikes, eat ice cream at least once a day, play basketball in the driveway (usually against my friend Kevin and my lil bro... I lost a lot), and have campouts in the backyard. In high school it was mostly community theatre musicals and my first summer job at the ice cream shoppe. College summers were great for moving home, mooching off the parents, eating anything but cafeteria food, and finally making some money (although not much) from pharmacy jobs. One summer, I spent an entire month in Germany working at an English Camp. Great memories. All of these experiences led me to falsely believe that summer is definitely the best time of year!

Now that I've spent my past two summers in grad school, the ideal of summer has become somewhat tarnished. Summer is hot. As much as I love to be outside, there is nothing better than your own A/Ced house on a day that's pushing 100 degrees. Most of the things I loved about summer (lack of school being the most significant) have fallen by the wayside. I think I may have gone swimming twice this summer. Theatre is sadly a thing of the past. It just didn't have that giddy, sunny summer feel.

Thus, I have come to the realization that fall is my favorite time of year. I can smell it already. I opened up the house today as I cleaned, and the breeze was wonderful. It's not just the weather- I also love football. I had college football on the TV all day today. (By the way, did anyone else see Appalachian State beat Michigan? Hilarity!). I'm actually kind of sad that I'm missing the UT game I can currently hear... Could've gotten in for free if I'd had someone to go with. Eh, too many drunk people to deal with. Got puked on at the last one I went to. ANYWAY, back to the point. Football, leaves turning, apples, bonfires, pumpkins, hayrides, I pretty much love it all.