I surrender. That’s it. I give up. It’s all over – school, writing, maybe even work, too. I’m going to go lie in bed and hibernate and pull the covers over my head until it all goes away. This is it, the end.

I’m not serious but we all have those moments, don’t we? I think we are all at the point in the semester where the new has worn off and the workload sets in.

The easy breeze of fall seems simple. At first, there is comfort in the change but it’s the adjustment that takes getting used to. Gearing up for fall is proving to be a challenge for me this year.

I’ve started a new job and I also have English comprehensive exams coming up – and the idea of them makes me nauseas.

Chai tea anyone? How about a pumpkin spice latte to dull this nausea?

Spring used to be my favorite time of year but I have taken more to fall. I really missed the fall when I lived in San Diego.

We should think more about the parts of the world which don’t get to see our beautiful fall.

There are no two leaves alike in their fall colors, the oranges and the reds blend along with the smell in the air and the crispness in the wind to signal that winter is on its way.

Soon it will be time to harvest the pumpkins and then we will hear Christmas music after Thanksgiving.

It’s time to pull out all of our sweaters, scarves, mittens and beanies. Of course, don’t forget the hot cocoa and marshmallows.

We must remember to enjoy this time because it won’t last forever and it will not happen again – despite our stresses and woes.

There is only one Fall 2014 at Park University – and if all goes well it will be my senior year. It’s time to relax with the workload and embrace everything.

This time will not last forever. Even the seasons are never twice the same just like snowflakes.