It's only been a few days after returning for the summer, and of the many things I have missed I have found that a stove is valuable and a privilege. There is no doubt in my mind that cooking on a stovetop can be deemed one of the highest honors a college student is bestowed which is why the absolute love I have for mine is undeniable.

1. The feeling you first have when you realize you can cook

2. Which means no microwavable meals for you!

3. You have fresh ingredients waiting for you to be reborn as a glorious home cooked meal

4. The challenge of what you could possibly make today excites you

5. The praise your family gives you when you make a delicious meal is enough to consider bringing you to tears

6. The moment you find a new recipe on Pinterest, you know there is no stopping you from trying to make it

7. Because you have the means to do so...

8. Not before long, your family remembers who rules the kitchen in your house

9. You might as well call yourself Gordon Ramsey with all of that kitchen talent

10. But of course you realize that the clock is ticking and you will be back at school soon

11. Which will include a life without a kitchen

12. So be sure to enjoy those 90 days, because once you remember that unless you live in an apartment your kitchen days are dwindling...

13. ... A life of emptiness shall await you

14. So be sure to make every moment count!