Dear Autumn Enthusiasts,
You know who you are. This morning, you probably woke up with a sparkle in your eye, convinced that the first whisper of cool air had arrived (regardless of whether it actually had). You declared to yourself, “Ah, autumn is on its way!” and promptly shared this revelation with the entire online world, just in case anyone else missed the seasonal shift.
You adore fall, don’t you? You eagerly retrieved your collection of sweaters from their summer hibernation. Thoughts of cozy evenings, football games, vibrant foliage, and the excitement of a new school year flooded your mind. And, of course, pumpkin spice lattes. You made sure to broadcast all of this to your followers with a proud #PSL.
Now, I need to share something that might make for an awkward moment in our friendship. Brace yourself: I have a confession.
I’m not a fan of your autumn obsession.
Before you panic, let me clarify—this isn’t permanent. Come mid-November, I’ll happily rejoin you in celebration of the season. But for now, as your leaves turn to mush and your new sweaters lose their softness, I find myself harboring an inexplicable annoyance towards you and your fall-loving crowd.
As a representative of all who dwell in warmer climates, I must express the following:
- When you pin images of stylish boots and scarves on your Pinterest board titled “I Love Fall!”, it stings a little. We might save them, but we know our boots won’t see the light of day until late October, and even then, we’ll feel like imposters with sweat pooling in our shoes.
- When you share recipes for pumpkin-infused everything—from pancakes to potpourri—we experience a mix of envy and irritation, wrapped in a swirl of pumpkin spice.
- When your Instagram feeds overflow with #nofilter shots of brilliant maple trees, we’re left feeling despondent, wishing we could escape our heat-soaked reality.
- When you boast about the scent of homemade applesauce wafting through your home after a day of apple-picking, we’re stuck cranking up the air conditioning while the news anchors report yet another week of soaring temperatures.
- When your children don matching fall attire for pumpkin patch photos, we’re slathering ours in sunscreen, trying to beat the heat during our own outings that feel more like a battle than a leisurely experience.
- When you cheer for your favorite team in cozy knit caps while sipping spiked cider, we’re inside, wishing for cooler days.
- And when you share your first pumpkin spice latte of the season, we feel a wave of bitterness wash over us—yet we still order our own #PSL and post proof of our participation, albeit with a heavy heart.
I know it’s not your fault. And while I’ll surely face the same level of frustration when you post about your summer adventures next March, it doesn’t change my current feelings towards you.
There’s a reason Starbucks hasn’t released an iced pumpkin spice latte: it encapsulates the essence of frustration.
Until November,
Your friend in a warmer climate
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In summary, while the joy of autumn is infectious for many, it can evoke mixed feelings for those in warmer climates. Embracing both perspectives can foster understanding and camaraderie among friends, regardless of seasonal preferences.