Fall is my second favorite season. The foliage, the breeze that picks up the more the year passes by, the pumpkin flavor everything, and the perfect sweater weather brings me so much joy. I’ve been in many situations during fall season and no matter where I am, I can count on a few things each fall. Here are my most current 5 things I’m looking forward to this fall.
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the cold weather.
Yall, oh my gosh I am a sucker for cold weather. I would rather be cold and able to layer up for warmth than to be hot and sticky and wet from the sweat and heat. Living on the west coast has given me a strong dislike to heat LOL. I mean it’s already October and yet it’s still like 90 degrees in Las Vegas! Nonsense, I tell you, nonsense!
The winds picking up, leaves scattering and crunching under your feet, trees and bushes sway in a dance like trance, gosh it’s just so beautiful to me! Having some good quality sweaters and hoodies makes this even more better!
The leaves changing color
Is it scientifically proven that warm colors brings happiness? I’m not sure. In fact, it probably isn’t because I know a lot of people who have seasonal depression. For me, it brings me so much joy. It’s like I’m in my own movie or book. I’m the main character and I’m entering a season of falling in love with life. That’s what fall makes me feel each time it comes around.
Warm drinks
Here’s a confession. I’m not a fan of the pumpkin spice lattes…by themselves. With chai? Sign me up. Best combination ever if you ask me. But I’m a chai girl year round. A cold chai tea during the summer with soy milk. Yummy. But during the fall/winter season??? Spiced chai and cinnamon in your favorite mug with a great cozy game or anime or book? Yes please. You know, I just had a thought of a hot chocolate chai with whipped cream and cinnamon…does that sound appealing? I’ll have to try it out. Classic Hot chocolate is a great staple as well! What’s your go-to cold weather drink?
New anime/games/books
This one really makes me excited because I love all those things. Now I haven’t read a good “official” book lately but I’m definitely into manga reading and there are a lot of great new volumes coming out. Some of my favorite anime being updated for the fall and winter season are as follows
- Demon Slayer
- SpyxFamily(This one is so pure. It’s a must watch!)
- To Your Eternity. Listen, Fushi must be protected at all costs. He’s a pure bean who just wants to love, protect, and be loved. Be prepared, this WILL make you cry.
Some honorable mentions: Chainsaw man, Bleach, and My Hero Academia. I’ve started all these anime and they’re great shows but MHA and Bleach are so long, I honestly get turned off by the amount of episodes lol and Chainsaw Man, I hear it’s really good. I did watch the first episode but my headspace wasn’t right at the time so I haven’t continued it yet.
The food.
I haven’t forgotten the food! This is Foodiebrie after all! I’m most looking forward to warm stews, chilis, and soups. Oh, a grilled cheese and homemade tomato soup is a great choice as well. I remember last fall I made a tuna melt grilled cheese and homemade tomato soup for me and my best friend when she visited me in Korea. I’d definitely do it again and better next time! If tuna isn’t your taste you could always go with the regular grilled cheese and enjoy some plant based tomato soup like this one from Pacific Foods!
Pumpkin pies and pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are a win for me too. They’re the perfect amount of sweetness without being too rich and overly sweet.