I think fall is the most superior of all the seasons. Sure, each season has its certain charms. Consider summer. Everyone loves summer. The weather is nice and hot (usually), we can go outside and participate in things like soccer and beach volleyball and, most importantly, summer isn't winter, and it often feels like winter is never-ending here on the Prairies.
But I like fall. Fall is the prettiest, nicest and best.
I like fall because the clothing you wear outside is also appropriate inside. Unlike in summer, fall-wear doesn't let you freeze when you sit inside an air conditioned building. And unlike winter clothing, you aren't going to sweat to death in your parka.
Fall also leaves the option for wearing a scarf that isn't essential to protect your face from the winter and snow ... stylish scarves that are more floaty and light, and less woolen and insulated.
I also like the leaves. Yes, green is awesome and clearly reflects life, spring and summer. But I like the orange, gold, yellow and red of fall. On my walk to school, I pass beneath a pathway covered by tall-ish trees and right now, they're stunning.
Plus, fall-coloured foliage makes finding a golf ball a terrible challenge. Nothing makes golf more fun than spending five minutes searching for a ball that would have been easily spotted during the summer. It's motivation to hit the fairways, and when you lose it on the fairway, it's reason to take a penalty-free drop and give yourself a better lie (at least, in my rulebook that's the case).
Fall also is great for pale people like me. The sun is still strong enough to warm your skin when you're outside, but it's not going to burn you through two shirts and a layer of sunscreen. I wear sunscreen on my face year-round, but in fall I don't have to be as careful about spending 10 minutes outside, unprotected.
I like fall because my favourite drinks are suddenly "in season." The chai lattes I enjoy despite the season are suddenly cool and appropriate when the leaves turn orange. It's pretty nice to be on trend with beverages for once.
I had my hair coloured brown this summer and that's appropriate for fall. Brown works great with the jewel toned clothing I would have worn even if I were still a blonde. But being a brunette makes it seem like I really tried to follow the trends, like with my lattes. I'm so hip right now, it's almost unbelievable.
Also, without the strong sunshine, my fake-brown hair takes a heck of a lot longer to fade into the murky red colour I tend to pull. That's nice for family photos and my day-to-day life.
In summary, fall is the boss. The only thing that I dislike about fall is that I know it's followed by winter, and other than Christmas and the first snowfall, I don't give a darn about winter.
Tonaya Marr hopes she isn't discriminating against the other seasons. They're great too. And if you like those seasons, you're also great. There's nothing wrong with you either. If you'd like to debate the reasons that make each season great, you can reach Tonaya by e-mail at tonaya.marr@gmail.com or send her a tweet @TonayaMarr.
