Dear Winter Break,

Hey. It's your number one fan: an over-worked, exhausted, college kid highly anticipating your arrival. I'm sorry for taking you for granted each and every year; I'm so, very sorry. Stay a while, won't you? I'd love to host you for more than a small 2 weeks, upgraded to month once I hit college. You give me a break from school and all of the stress that comes with it. Better yet, you let me catch up on the most important things to me; family, friends, TV series I have to sadly forfeit during the school year, purging crap I didn't even know I had in my room, washing my car, finally being able to try out whatever new techie toys I've gotten Black Friday. I really do miss you when you're gone.

It's pretty crazy actually, this "winter break" is legit the last official one I'll ever have (shout out to 2017 grads). This time around is going to be especially meaningful, because I'll definitely never get to celebrate you the same way again. It seems a little crazy, but I really feel like I have to do ALL of the things this time around. Maybe even taking a day trip to NY trip - I promise whatever I do, I'm gonna make the most of you.

I just wanted to take the time to say thank you for giving me a little taste of sanity in my otherwise crazy years of school. Even after my time has passed to celebrate you, I can find [just a little bit of envious] comfort that you'll continue to come through, providing a break for all the stressed AF kids who need you in the future. Stay awesome.

College Kid