Fall doesn't technically begin for a few weeks, but the beginning of September brings the season's first few markers, like the occasional cool breeze and the arrival of fall TV - we missed you, Breaking Bad!
While there's still a little summer left to savor, we can't help but look forward to the best parts of fall. It reminds us of apples and pumpkins, crisp weather and going back to school (even if we graduated years ago).
Break out your scarves. Here are 15 reasons to be excited for autumn.
1. Falling leaves are gorgeous.
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2. In fact, everything looks like a Bon Iver song sounds.
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3. All your favorite TV shows return with new seasons!
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4. You can finally dream of plaid, cozy sweaters, and boots without sweating.
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5. Even if you're too old for back-to-school shopping, it's still tempting to buy an entirely new wardrobe.
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6. The allure of freshly sharpened pencils and new school supplies (even if that just means a new stapler for your desk at work).
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7. The season is perfectly suited for reblogging cute GIFs on Tumblr.
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8. Halloween!
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9. Pumpkin. Spice. Lattes.
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10. Pumpkins will soon be everywhere: on your front porch, in your pie, in your ice cream.
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11. No more sweaty humidity -- now, you just have a cool breeze.
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12. It is the ideal time to re-watch fall movies, like When Harry Met Sally.
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13. During the summer, the day feels wasted if you didn't grill outdoors or go to the beach. In the fall, it's perfectly acceptable to pass out after eight consecutive hours of Netflix.
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14. It's apple-picking season.
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15. And finally, is there anything better than jumping into a pile of freshly-raked leaves?
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