FALLATHON

September is coming up, and with it the start of the fall vibes competition. While the true beginning of Fall is not until September 22nd, the autumnal equinox, Fall vibes starts before that date. The reason for this is because we all know that the seasons don’t just abruptly change, and late summer vibes overlap significantly with early fall vibes. Additionally, The entire point of the fall vibes competition is to slow down and enjoy the fall, but also each individual part of it too.

So enjoy the last days of the summer and there’s no need to JUMP head-first into certain fall vibes that don’t make sense yet, rest assured the time will come. As the summer winds down, enjoy time out in the sun and snuggle into a sweater as the nights get cooler. delight in the flavors of raspberries and peaches and other late-summer fruits as we look forward to the autumn harvest. make each moment of daylight count as we approach the equinox and the beginning of longer nights that will last until spring. Appreciate every last summer day and notice the subtle changes in the season as we slowly and peacefully sink into fall.

for those of you eagerly awaiting the start of the competition, the official opening is September 1st! Starting then, activities, movies, outfits, and Vibes may all be submitted for points until the close of the competition on november 30th. Make sure to read up on the official rules and guidelines (there are some small differences from last year!) and utilize the fall vibes movie and activity lists for inspiration in your fall vibes journey. also remember that activities and movies that are not listed may be sent in and petitioned for points as well. in that vein, certain PETITIONS may be more likely to be accepted in different times (for example: a movie like the parent trap that takes place primarily in the summer but has a significant late-summer vibe to it, might be accepted in the first few weeks of september, but would not be accepted later into october or november). I try to be as fair and impartial as possible when awarding points, and I also try to consider the full context whatever points have been awarded previously as well. Still, I might make decisions that you disagree with and all I ask is that you as participants keep it fun, chill, and respectful so we can all get the most out of fall vibes and share and enjoy them together.

Still if you have a COMPETITIVE spirit, feel free to really go for it. Multiple different people have confidently told me, “I’m going to win Fall vibes this year,” and I am rooting for all of you, because the harder you try, the more you will get to enjoy the fall and the more fun it will be for all of us.

so whether you’re holding tight to the end of summer, or you’re already counting the days until halloween, I hope all of you are ready to start the competition strong!

Happy summer, happy fall, Happy labor day weekend, and Happy vibes all around.