First off, college students do NOT forget about Thanksgiving for multiple reasons: break, family, and some time away from the roommates. Actually, most of us look forward to it and here is the reasons why.
1. Long Weekend To De-stress
Being able to take a mini break from schoolwork is something we all need before the fall semester comes to an end and the stress for finals begins to take over our lives.
2. Being Reunited With Your Furbaby(s)
The moment you pull into your driveway and your pets hear your voice, their whole world lights up, as does yours. No more looking at pictures on Instagram, you get to hold them in your arms! Your pets can be the highlight of your Snapchat Story once again!
3. Home Cooked Meals
This is my favorite thing about going home! FOOD. Mom and Nana's food to be exact. We are all sick of eating dining hall food or dorm food because it all begins to taste the same. Nothing beats family food because let's be real, you have been dreaming of your Grandmother's Pumpkin Pie sense Fall Break. And you will bring all the leftovers back to college with you to feast on for another week.
4. Being Around Family
You know you have missed all of them terribly, even if you are not willing to admit it. It's okay, we all miss our parents and siblings. And there is no feeling than being around all you family at once. It makes you feel that you really belong, if when you don't.
5. Sleeping In Your Own Bed
There is no feeling like resting your head on your own pillow. Yes you have gotten use to your home away from home bed, but let's face it, there is nothing like sleeping in your own bed. It's the best nights sleep you are going to have until Christmas break, especially after finals.
6. Black Friday Shopping
Yes I know, the lines and crowds are going to be horrible to fight because the deals are going to be so good and worth it. If you are like me, you will have tons of laughs throughout the night.
7. Mom Does Your Laundry
Yay! No more fighting to get a washer or dryer. Or re-wearing dirty clothes (you know we all do it) Plus, you will save money! There is nothing like your mom washing your clothes because it smells like home.
8. You Love The Feeling Of Being Home In General
After being gone for such a long time, you really have learn to love and appreciate your hometown. Whenever you go home, you begin to notice the little things you have missed the most and why you love it so much.
I hope everyone is pumped for THANKSGIVING like me. Let the countdown begin! And do not forget to gobble til' you wobble!
