Finals are coming up this week, and I can't think of a week I hate more. Matter of fact, the only thing getting me through this week is the thought of Christmas Break. There's so many things to look forward to when it comes to Christmas break. Things like:

1. Not having to set an alarm for that 8 am class, that you actually press snooze on four times and end up skipping anyway.

2. Using your mom and dads washing machine ~for free~

3. Having all of your best friends home in one place and being able to hangout and talk about all the new things in each others lives.

4. Seeing your family (even if they do drive you nuts)

5. Not having to worry about buying groceries for a week or two because mom's fridge is STACKED.

6. PETS. You get to spend all this forced love time with your family pet.

7. Christmas shopping with mom is always the best.

8. Helping to decorate for Christmas and wrap presents.

Going home for the holidays is one of my favorite things about the end of Fall semester. Knowing how busy the next few weeks will be full of last minute shopping, seeing all of my high school friends, and not having to cook for myself for a week makes the stress of finals all worth the while. So enjoy the company of family and the forced love of the family pet this holiday season. Have a Merry Christmas break!