I can definitely say that fall is one of my favorite parts of going to school in Upstate New York. I love watching the leaves change color, the crisp air, and (of course) pumpkin flavored everything. However, with all of my prelims and projects in the past few weeks, I haven’t really had the chance to truly celebrate fall. Back home, I would always paint or carve pumpkins a few days before Halloween with my friends and family. That is something that I’ve missed, but having the opportunity to paint pumpkins while surrounded by my friends was a fun way to soak in what was left of the fall. Although I am not a great artist, I enjoyed the therapeutic and fun feeling of being able to let my creativity flow.

I know that this time of year is busy, but I would encourage everyone to take time out of their busy lives and to enjoy the fall. There is so much to do around here that will allow you to de-stress and refocus, so please take the time to take care of yourself and have a little fun.