Well, maybe....

It is certainly not a secret that I have a big old crush on Fall, and while you may think that's weird, I think everyone should be in love with something as simple as Fall.

Tomorrow, I am watching two really big pieces of my heart leave in search of " The Great Perhaps" and while i'm super sad about it, i'm also incredibly excited to see where life takes them. Fall means new beginnings for me, and for them.

While most people make resolutions in January, I make mine in September. I will live and die by the school calendar.  So, while the rest of the world is dragging their feet toward September, I'm full out sprinting with open arms, ready to dive right into a giant pile of leaves.

Try and get me to act like an adult, it will not happen. I will corn maze, pumpkin carve, leaf jump, and bake until i cannot see straight. Also, if you see me drinking anything but apple cider or chai for the next 2-3 months, you should be concerned.

And as any good girl with a crush, I've made a play list, a "mixed-tape" if you will, for my beloved Fall. Fall is full of firsts but also chuck full of nostalgia, so on my play list there are may classics. My love for Jazz and bluegrass shows up in full force on this list. I'm gonna give you the short list, the faves of my faves because I believe in sharing. I also think music is a super unique window into someone. If you're wondering, and even if you're not, i'm a lyrics girl. I'm a sucker for beautiful phrased melodies but i'm also into the simplicity of a guitar or piano.

Less is more. almost always. Unless you're talking about cake. Then...no.

ok. So...without further adieu, here's some gems from my "fall love mix"

1. Hey Jude.- Joe Anderson (from across the universe, if you have not seen this movie...just go do it)
2. Golden Slumbers (Ben folds....from I AM SAM. if you haven't seen this movie, i can't even talk to you. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR)
3. From this Valley- The Civil Wars. they are brilliant. just...download everything.\
4. Turn me on- Nora Jones
5. The only living boy in New York- Simon and Gfunk. for real. classic. lovely. drink tea and listen to it.
6.  Into the Mystic- Van Morrison- if anything reminds me of going to college, it's this song
7.   Towers- Bon Iver. because i lived in the dorm. i love that he writes about eau claire.
8.  Fields of Gold-  Eva Cassidy
9.  Sunday Kind of Love- Etta James...this is one of my favorite songs of all time
10.  Almost Honest.-  josh kelly. oh my. his voice.
11. Gravity-  Sara Bareilles. this is just beautiful
12. Heartbreak world- Matt Nathanson
13. Amen- Dave Barnes. my fave. of all time. ever.
14.  The Heat of Me- Stetson and Cia.. it's just pretty.
15. Anything by allison Kraus
16. That wasn't me.- Brandi Carlile  this just is so significant. plus brandi is great.
17. Keep it loose, keep it tight.-  Amos lee...it's just the best.
18.  Carolina In my Mind- James Taylor...this should need no explanation.
19. Landslide.- Dixie chicks...whatever i love me some FWM, but this version is bomb.com
20. boys of fall. - kenny chesney. whatever. it's good.
21. Diamonds on the Inside/steal my kisses- Ben Harper
22 Falling Slowly- from Once.

ok. so i'm sure you get the picture. My play list is really, really long. But any song that you think would be good for drinking coffee, and reading while wearing scarves and cardigans...and breathing in the air that smells like Cinnamon. that's my jam.