These Are a Few of My Favorite Things: Autumn

Now that winter is officially here, snow and all, let me take a moment to reminisce about Autumn..

I don’t know if you know this about me, but Autumn is probably my most favorite season of the year, and I would be one incredibly happy human being if it could last as long as winter does here in the midwest!

Why is Autumn my favorite? Here's why!

THE COLORS!

I love warm tones, and seeing all the reds, oranges and yellows makes me so happy each time I look outside or when I walk to class! Running through piles of leaves can be so much fun, especially when the leaves are nice and crunchy under my feet!

One of my favorite things to do while growing up was horseback riding through the woods with my dad. Riding through the woods during autumn is always a breathtaking sight! Spending time with my dad, our horses, and nature is so relaxing for me, I miss it so much now that I am away at college and all of our horses are sold.

THE FLAVORS!

I know many people make fun of others for getting excited about pumpkin-flavored everything…but those people are missing out!! I’m most definitely a coffee and tea addict, and I have to say that pumpkin spice flavored coffee and tea are my favorite! Also, pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins, and pumpkin ice cream are my favorite treats this time of the year.

THE FASHION! 

I couldn’t leave this one out, as fashion has become a fun and exciting interest of mine! I love the fall fashion trends this year especially - of course there are the staples of oversized thick sweaters and boots, but I also love the makeup trends of the dark lip and a simple eye look. I have also become obsessed with burgundy and maroon, and I try to incorporate them into my outfit as much as possible! I wish more people dressed up on my campus, but it seems as though the ‘typical college student’ look of sweatpants and sweaters will stick around for forever! Haha

THE AUTUMN ACTIVITIES!

Pumpkin patches, hay rides, bonfires and hot apple cider… I love all of these! Especially because they all take place outside! Because I am so busy at college I don’t get to spend very much time outside aside from walking to classes or work, or to get food. But my favorite things when I was growing up were these, and I miss them! Maybe I can convince some of my residents to come with me to an apple orchard and go on a hay ride for a program or something… :)

I hope you are having an amazing day, share with me some of your favorite things about autumn in the comments below!

<3 AnnaMarie