Jessicabanaghan: Reasons to be excited for Autumn/Winter

Hello everyone! Its been one crazy summer, am I right? For some of us, we may have made the most of it as we could by travelling and creating memories while others may have been stuck in work, trying to make a living. We are all in different stages of our lives, but Summer always brings hope and brings about new experiences. But now, its sadly coming to an end.

I always preferred the summer season over winter. I love the summer fashion, wearing shorts and shirts the whole time, chilling in the sun and of course relaxing from the college year. But now as September approaches, I have gathered reasons why I am actually looking forward to the Autumn/ Winter season. These reasons are all very different but together they create my feelings and excitement towards the next season.

Colourful Autumn leaves

I know it sounds crazy, but I cant wait to for the leaves to start falling from the trees. One of my fondest memories from going to school and college, was walking through leaves. All the trees would let many leaves go everyday. I guess, it reminds me the the tree held onto these leaves for some time now, but is letting them go. It makes me realise as this new chapter is upon, its time to let go of what has happened these past few months. Bringing up the past again and again won't change it. We have to let go and accept what has happened. And then when walking through these leaves, I get to crush them and just face that its time to move on and accept the mistakes.

Let it grow

Girls, we all know the pain the past few months have been. When we woke up on those glorious summer mornings and we saw the sun creeping through our curtains. Yes, we were originally happy to get our short-shorts on and a cute top. But then we realised, we had to shave. Its so annoying to shave those legs/underarms,or wherever, every second or third day because the hairs just loving coming back. But now, as Autumn is around the corner, we can just stick on a pair of tights and its all good! Sorry boys! You got to learn to love it now.

Bye-bye Bikini Body!

As much as we will miss working hard for that summer body, we secretly cant wait to dig in and pig out on our favourite winter treats. So what if you put on a little weight this season? At leasts its a little extra warmth on your body. We now have no excuse not to eat sweets or junk food. Can't you just taste the melted marshmallows from our hot chocolate melting on your tongue or Roast Potatoes and stuffing on Christmas Day.. Mmm... Okay back to reality.

Returning to Education

Some of us may be dreading going back to college or school next month. But in a way, we can be excited to be all our friends again, having the laughs in and outside of school. For us college people, we will be looking forward to more wild nights out and going into a lecture with a sore head. I'll be excited to also be getting back into routine, getting up early, putting on a comfortable and stylish outfits and seeing all my friends again. And also, in the second semester I will be heading out on a work placement and I am beyond excited to start planning it!

Cosy Nights In

Yes, we all love going out on the tiles every now and again, but sometimes its nice to get your boyfriend/girlfriend over or a few friends and watch a movie. I can't wait to buy a new pair of fleecy pyjamas every week and put on my colourful fluffy socks. You can't beat that type of night in.

Hot Chocolate and other festive drinks.

As you know, Starbucks and Costa release a selection of festive drinks from coffees to hot chocolate. I remember last year, I tried the Costa White Hot Chocolate as I am a huge white chocolate fan. So I am excited to see what drinks return and what ones will make a new appearance this winter.

Cuddle Season

There is no shame in admitting we all love a good aul cuddle here and there. But now, as the days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder, we all look for an excuse to get your crush or lover over for a cuddle. It's also an excuse to curl up and watch a good rom-com and let them put your arms around you and cuddle(and maybe more) under the blanket/duvet. Then again, it might not be a boyfriend or girlfriend, it could be a pet or even your best friend.

No more “I'm Melting”

Girls, we all know the pain from this summer when we put some make-up on our face and a Wizard of Oz moment happens. We feel like the Wicked witch of the West when our foundation just decides to melt off our face. And now? We will be doing less sweating so now no need to reapply make-up every hour!

Bad Hair Days

We have the perception that summer lets us have gorgeous,long,sun-kissed hair and that we cant hide the reality which is our frizzy hair. But now, we have an excuse to wear our beanies and big hats. Sometimes, we think the effort to wash our hair and you want to just tuck it under a cute hat, now you can!