As September rolls in each year, my excitement doesn’t stem from the back-to-school hustle, but rather from the glorious return of pumpkin spice everything. Over the past few years, we’ve moved far beyond just the classic Pumpkin Spice Latte, diving headfirst into a delightful array of pumpkin-flavored treats.
While the PSL remains my top pick, my affinity for all things pumpkin spice is limitless—it turns me into the quintessential “basic girl” for two months. And honestly? I’m proud of it.
The arrival of the PSL signals the unofficial start of fall, even if the weather hasn’t caught up yet. Once I sip my first PSL of the season, it’s just a quick leap to my cozy Ugg boots, stretchy leggings, and my trusty North Face fleece. There’s a reason why Taylor Swift drops her albums in the autumn—it’s the perfect season for all things basic. So, I blast her tunes while indulging in pumpkin doughnuts; fall brings out this side of me, and I’ve got no shame about it.
And yes, being basic during pumpkin spice season is perfectly fine, even as a proud black woman. When it comes to the PSL, I’ve been known to keep tabs on Starbucks’ social media for its release date. I even tweeted them when the PSL was still MIA on September 4! As soon as it launched, I hurried to my local Starbucks, snapping filtered photos of my drink for Instagram. You could say I’ve fully embraced my inner “Becky.”
I’m on a mission for all the pumpkin spice goodies! Right now, I’m hunting for Ben & Jerry’s Pumpkin Cheesecake ice cream closer to home. I’ve endured a hot trek to Dunkin’ Donuts for my favorite pumpkin spice iced coffee (in 100-plus degree weather) and pumpkin doughnuts, and yes, my little one is fully on board this pumpkin spice train too.
You’ll find me slurping PSLs like there’s no tomorrow, and let’s be real—they’re not going anywhere anytime soon. The PSL is like a gateway to a whole universe of pumpkin-flavored delights: coffee creamers, cereals, snack cakes, and even pumpkin spice candy corn (which you absolutely must try).
When Sprinkles Cupcakes announced the return of their pumpkin cupcake, I squealed with delight. Living in Los Angeles, I may not be able to wear my Uggs just yet, but I’m definitely sporting them in spirit while savoring my orange-hued coffee and heading to the bakery.
My pumpkin spice enthusiasm has taught me to embrace my basic side wholeheartedly. As Taylor says, “the haters gonna hate, hate, hate.” My best friend likes to tease me about being the most basic black girl she knows, and I’m like, “you know it!” Because I own it. Sure, I post pictures of my PSLs, enjoy apple picking in my Uggs and LuLaRoe leggings, and I can quote Mean Girls like it’s a skill. I use emojis excessively and love exclamation points in my texts. Just call me Becky, and make sure you spell it right on my Starbucks cup. I celebrate pumpkin spice season unapologetically, and I really couldn’t care less what anyone thinks.
So, pass me that PSL!
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Summary
In this playful ode to pumpkin spice season, Maya embraces her love for all things pumpkin-flavored, from lattes to doughnuts, while proudly identifying as a “basic girl.” She shares her excitement for the season and how it brings out a fun side of her personality, regardless of societal expectations.
Keyphrase: pumpkin spice everything
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