Summers gone- DON'T BE SAD!

Summer was officially over this week, and Mother Nature was right on cue. Brrrrrrr
(Twice (!) this week my coffee was cold before i got into my car for the tedious half hour drive to my place of learning.)

As it is every year, the end of summer means great things are coming. You need to prep yourself for the cold months, so your not dissapointed once they get here!

I present to you my list of things to look forward to for the upcoming months, in order of occurance.

1. My birthday! ---(its the 28th of sept, incase you want to get me a present ; )

2. Friends from the UK always come and visit at the beginning of october----This calls for late birthday celebrations and serious alcohol abuse fo 16 days..

3. Cold weather means new clothes!!--- Please do not let me catch you in something soooo last year...

-----> TIP! Rubber boots (or wellies for my London'ers) make an excellent winter boot option. Keep u warm AND dry, unlike another classic winter boot option we have all been wearing (cough uggs cough cough)

4. Hockey season starts up again. GO SENS GO! Local Hero's bus is always an adventure, also it's a cheap ride and we do not have to designate a DD. (american football starts too, but I can't say I'm a loyal fan)
p.s. I'll be @ Sens vs penguins on oct 12, wearing my sens tube socks...try and spot me!

5. Thanksgiving..mmm turkey. I love thanksgiving dinner, gives the whole family (from far and wide) a chance to get together, enjoy each others company and enjoy a nice meal.

6. The snow is coming. Sure, we complain about it constantly, but deep down, if your canadian, you can't help but love that snap, crackle pop the snow makes when you take that dash from ur car to the front door....while trying to avaid wind burn....and frost bite...and ice pellets in your eyes... on your way there.

7. Snow can only mean one thing...snowboarding. YESSSS! can't waaaiiittt to get up on the hills again, I'm planning to take a few risks this year, wish me luck! The hot tub, wine and beer after snowboarding makes it my favourite occasion.

8.Christmas is only 3 months away!!--- Start shopping now to avoid serious overdraft come December : S (guilty!)

9. New years Eve Celebration--- Let's keep up with tradition. Start planning ur news years now to avaid dissapointment when you can't book a hotel, or don't have tickets (because if your gonna have a good time on new years, tickets are generally involved)

and last but not least...

10. School is almost over...alllmoossttt. This one keeps me going through both fall and winter semesters... when the light at the end of the tunnel is getting dim (probably just around exam time), and you have no hope to pass that quantitative measures class, think of number 10...you ARE getting closer and you're ALMOST done...

Make ur own list of things to look forward to. When ya just aren't getting enough vitamin D to keep up ur spirits, remind urself!