When I was 12 years old, my favorite holidays were Christmas and my birthday because what kid doesn’t love to open up a bunch of presents that they’re been asking for all year long? My lists usually included something like a four wheeler, play makeup, the cutest and latest outfits from Rue21, games, and brand new boots. I’m one month away from being 21 and when I tell you that my wish list has C H A N G E D drastically, it’s no exaggeration…. and I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way. Here are 11 things that all of us “super broke, super stressed, and super tired college students” love receiving.
1. Food
I couldn’t count on one hand how many times I’ve had the same thing for dinner a week in a row because grocery shopping is the WORST! There is nothing like getting a package in the mail from your mom and opening it to see your favorite snacks and easy-to-make dinners.
2. Blankets
I can’t go to the library to pull an all-nighter without my favorite little throw blanket. I have at least one in my trunk, room, and living room at all times.
3. Toiletry Items
I swear I would run out of toothpaste every month if it weren’t for my mom’s packages that she send. This woman is 4 hours away from me and still knows that I forget to buy dental floss and shampoo on a daily basis.
4. Planners
Let’s face it … we all love anything that makes us look like our life is together. A friend of mine gave me a planner she never used a few weeks ago and I take it around with me like it’s my child. My life is an absolute MESS… but my planner makes it look like such a cute, color coded mess.
5. Socks
I HATED socks as a child. I felt it was the ultimate form of disrespect when I would unwrap a box and look in it to see a 6 pack of them at Christmas. Now what do I do when I receive socks at any time of the year? Jump for joy and immediately put them on.
6. Pillows
When I want to splurge on myself, the first thing I think of is pillows… but it never happens because I’d much rather spend my money on sushi. Getting brand new pillows as a gift is a BLESSING.
7. Sweatshirts
Fall and winter are my two favorite seasons, mostly because I love cold weather.. and with cold weather comes the need for sweaters, sweatshirts, and cardigans.
8. Discount Cards/Gift Cards
I LOVE GIFT CARDS. Starbucks, Walmart, Chick-Fil-A… you name it, I love it.
9. Books
If I’m told to read a book (#classes), I hate it and 9 times out of 10, I won’t actually do it. On the other hand, if I am given a book that has anything to do with something I am truly interested in, then you can bet I will take it home and read the whole thing that night.
10. Handwritten Letters
Last month I received a letter from my aunt that just told me how much she loved me and how proud she was of me. I cried for at least 45 minutes and still have it hanging up in my room. Handwritten letters are sadly a thing of the past for the most part, but I can promise if I get one.. it will not go unnoticed by any means.
11. Money
We are college students… and we are BROKE. At the end of the day, 20 bucks can get us gas, food, or medicine when we’re sick. No matter the amount, we are thankful for every penny.
So, as the holidays approach, remember us - we are surely just "Young, Dumb, and BROKE"... aren't all college students?
