As a college student, I don't always stay on campus every weekend. My friends tend to stay if they have homework or work, but when I don't have anything planned, it's so easy just to go home. Sometimes, I get a lot of grief or comments such as "You go home a lot," but who wouldn't go home if you have nothing to do all weekend? Sure, some schools have events and football games on Saturday, but UNG doesn't have football. During basketball season, we'll have a game here and there, but for the most part, the weekend is for catching up on homework and sleeping late. I, personally, prefer to drive the 50 minutes home for several reasons.

1. A home-cooked meal.

There's only so much dining hall food one can handle.

2. Receive that warm welcome from your dogs when you enter the house.

YOU'RE HOME! YOU'RE HOME! YOU'RE HOME!

3. Laundry that smells like home.

Can I just curl up and sleep in the warmth of clean clothes?

4. Time to not do anything.

5. Or time to do everything you can't do during the week.

And people say multi-tasking isn't possible.

6. Go shopping with your mom.

Shopping, lunch, laughter and more shopping.

7. Watch football on TV with your dad.

I don't know what's happening, but I'll cheer when you cheer!

8. Sleep in your own bed.

Twin size dorm bed? Or queen size bed at home? Hmmmm

9. Waking up in the morning by your dogs bouncing on your bed.

YOU'RE STILL HERE! LET'S PLAY!

10. Naps on the couch on a Sunday afternoon.

11. Taking a shower in your own bathroom.

I would drive 50 minutes every night just for the water pressure my shower provides.

12. Going to surprise co-workers that you don't see very often.

13. Going to church with your family on Sunday morning.

Amen.

14. Driving back to school Sunday afternoon/evening refreshed and ready to start the week.

Come at me, Monday!