I Guess I Will Succumb to Fall

Pumpkin.

That’s what comes to mind when I think fall: pumpkin everything. Which is okay, I suppose. But give me flip flops and ice cream, splashing pool water and the sound of the sea over pumpkin any day.

Perhaps it’s because I’m a teacher, or maybe I’m just a beach girl at heart, but I love summer. Lazy days and sunshine; outdoor events and picnic foods. I love summer.

But summer can’t go on forever.

So I’ve come to terms with my back to school schedule. Don’t get me wrong—I love my job. I love talking literature and writing every day. I love that the kids make me laugh every day, that I get to help them discover new things and learn about literature. But fall is a huge adjustment. It’s just not summer.

I’m trying to be more optimistic, though, so I suppose I will make a list of reasons why I’m glad it is autumn.

Pumpkin cappuccino/gobs/and coffee. Although I hate pumpkin pie because of the texture, I do

love pumpkin flavored anything.

Scarves! Last year was my first year catching onto the scarf trend, and now I have dozens that

just make me feel happy when I wear them.

My leather boots! Even if I’m wearing frilly pink, I feel kind of like a bad a** in my knee high

boots. I know, it’s ridiculous.

Dark hair! I usually go dark over the autumn/winter months. I like my blonde highlights, but I’ve

always been one for dark hair.

So what are you looking forward to this season? Let me know J

Lindsay Detwiler, Voice of Innocence