A Letter to Fall

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The leaves are starting to wilt, change color, and take on the hue of warm, sultry feelings and the sun of a zesty, wistful summer that everyone once knew and now awaits again. As the seasons change from breezy, sunny days to dusky, grim, and cloudy afternoons, so too do our closets, attitudes, and, most importantly, our cravings.

Gone are the quintessential summer Starbucks orders—the icy-caramel frappuccinos and cooling pineapple refreshers—which are readily replaced by the soothing pumpkin spice lattes and fine apple crisp caramel macchiatos (delicious!) Everyone is seeking to embrace the Fall and accept that ‘Winter is coming.’ As we realize that the best parts of the next few months are more than living in layers, dealing with constantly chapped lips, or the muscle tags, there is hope. Rather, we’re growing to see these months of cold ‘imprisonment’ as ways to embrace the indoors, to cozy up with a bowl of tomato soup while watching a cheesy rom-com, or read a nostalgic tale, or even work on that long-needed room cleanse while listening to some classical music.

However, with ongoing midterms, quizzes, presentations, and our countless other assignments, frenzied freshmen to experienced seniors are all looking to comfortably push through the next few days and only romanticize Fall when the pressure’s all gone and the work is all submitted.

“Enjoy the season,” is all one can say! Enjoy the season! Take a moment to witness the spectacle of the changing colors, the fiery scarlets, ambers, and golds. Sip on a warm drink (or two) when you’re all cozied up in a fleece sweater, and then dive back into the hustle and bustle of the usual college life.

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