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Dec 21, 2018

11 Things Every College Kid Needs To Do While They’re Home For Christmas Break

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Free at last! The semester is OVER and I feel like I'm finally exhaling for the first time in weeks, maybe months! I love go-go-go-ing and staying busy, but my body is definitely telling me it's time to slow down, spend time with my family, and celebrate the best day of the year, Christmas!!! But what are you even supposed to do for a whole month now that you're home?? Why I'm so glad you asked because I fully intend to answer! Here are 11 things that are on my unofficial to-do list this winter break!

1. Sleep for over 10 hours

Done and done. I am an early riser and it really takes it out of me sometimes, especially after staying up late during finals. Working retail this break isn't exactly making me feel super well rested either so I am very eager to catch up on my beloved sleep.

2. Spend a day in your jammies

I don't make the rules, sorry! But you have to spend at least one day in your favorite jammies (preferably Christmas) and catch up on your shows and movies! Bonus points for popcorn and breakfast food!

3. Go overboard on Christmas spirit

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I'm talking matching Christmas jammies, gingerbread houses, sugar cookies (you know which ones I'm talking about), Christmas movies, looking at Christmas lights, everything. Leave no stone unturned. It's the most wonderful time of the year people!!!

4. Take time to put your health first

Let's be honest, no one in college is getting enough sleep or vitamins. Eat your fruits and veggies and rest over break so your body and mind is recovered and rejuvenated for the spring semester!

5. Do a deep cleanse and reorganize

Purging makes me feel so good! I try to get rid of clothes if I haven't worn it in a year, Plato's Closet, here I come! I also love getting organized very prematurely for the upcoming semester so it doesn't overwhelm me all at once when I get back. I can't wait to get matching journals. Sorry not sorry.

6. Catch up with your sibling(s)

If you know my brother and I, you know we are literally inseparable. We gossip like soccer moms, cuddle like toddlers, and make fun of each other like, well, siblings. He's my one constant and I'm forever grateful.

7. Visit your home church

The best feeling!!! I especially love my church when it's decorated for Christmas!! All the trees fill my heart to the brim! Getting to see all of your friends and old mentors is so refreshing, I seriously love my home church so much.

8. Spend time with your family

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I hate college for making me be apart from my parents, it's worse than studying and loud neighbors combined, no joke. They are the coolest people I know!! Gotta soak in all the home cooked meals and family time that you can!

9. Spend time with your high school best friend

College comes with lots of new friends, but if we're being honest, no one can compare to your OG best friend who's been there through it all. Time apart and distance means so little when being able to pick up right where you left off means so much.

10. Visit all the places you love in your hometown

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For me that's Summer Moon Coffee and basically Dallas in its entirety. Seriously the best coffee in the world, please open one in College Station!!!!

11. Take as many pictures of your dog as possible

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Self-explanatory. If only I could take my pup with me! Pictures are the next best thing though, thank goodness. My pup is my emotional help pup whether she realizes it or not!

& don't forget just be happy! It's the hap-happiest season of all!

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But what are you even supposed to do for a whole month now that you're home?

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1. Sleep for over 10 hours

2. Spend a day in your jammies

3. Go overboard on Christmas spirit

4. Take time to put your health first

5. Do a deep cleanse and reorganize

6. Catch up with your sibling(s)

7. Visit your home church

8. Spend time with your family

9. Spend time with your high school best friend

10. Visit all the places you love in your hometown

11. Take as many pictures of your dog as possible

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Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

"First Noel" by Leslie Odom, Jr

"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

Or at least try to do.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

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1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

1. When it's December 1 and you have seven things due, three exams, and haven't slept in three days.

2. So you stress.

3. And cry.

4. Then call your mom to cry some more.

5. After the pep talk, you feel determined to get everything done.

6. But, now you're tired.

7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

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