I Heart Fall

Growing up, my favorite season, hands down, was always summer. There were a few factors as to why during my grade school years, summer was what I looked forward to the most.
Summer meant:
1. My birthday was just around the corner (July)
2. No school
3. Endless hours of swimming (I was convinced I was a mermaid in a previous life)
4. Vacations to Japan (LOVED flying as a child)
5. Youth group bonfires at the beach
I loved summer!

Now that I am a smidgen older than grade school age, summer doesn't exude the same spirit as it used to:
1. My birthday is now just a reminder of me getting closer to 30
2. School is long gone and done
3. Heaven knows this body ain't meant to be seen in public in a swim suit anymore
4. I've realized Japan is still there in the fall
5. I live in Texas now; there are no beaches

I've noticed the past few years that there is a new season that brings warmth to my heart, a smile to my face, and good food to my tummy. I have fallen in love with fall! I love fall; I do. Hot drinks, yummy pastries, warm blankets, and the aroma of a cinnamon, spice, and pumpkin mixture intoxicating your surroundings...ahhhh... I love fall. I've noticed this past week that fall decor has come out from hibernation and has filled the seasonal sections of our stores! I walked by Bath and Body Works the other day and the aroma of their fall collection of "cinnamon sticks," "pumpkin caramel," and "spiced cider" carressed my nostrils and I literally did a 180 and walked in as tears practically came to my eyes; FALL IS HERE! So, I thought I'd do my part in speeding the process of the seasonal change by buying some Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin soap.

Embrace fall, Friends!!! ...it's the new summer.