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Why I'm Thankful For Thanksgiving Break

There is always always something to be thankful for.

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Why I'm Thankful For Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful, so let me say how thankful I am to be home.

Going to school 12 hours away definitely has its perks but it also has its downs. This is the point in the semester where your professors try to cram in the last bit of material and overwhelm you with the tons of due dates coming up for projects and exams. The stress is high but the sleep is low. We are way over worked, over tired, and overburdened. We would do just about anything for a day of rest. Then BAM, it's thanksgiving break finally!!

I am so thankful to lay down in my big warm bed. The XL twin bed at school just wasn't cutting it. It's nice to be able to cuddle up in bed with my three dogs and binge watch Netflix without a care in the world.

I am thankful to have clean dishes, clean floors, and clean rooms. College tends to get the best of us and we don't exactly keep everything the tidiest. What can people expect? We have this other thing to worry about called school and ya know, pursuing our degree to survive in life!!

I am thankful for a time of rest and relaxation. It was much needed. I can't remember the last time I could sit down and not have to worry about everything due the next day and where I have to be at what time. I can just sit and think of absolutely nothing.

I am thankful for the change of scenery. As much as I love the south and my apartment, I missed the scenery of the wooded north with all the beautiful fall leaves blowing. I missed feeling like I live in a log cabin due to the endless trees around me with piles of leaves everywhere.

I am thankful for home-cooked meals. It's a week of "real" food and not living on the college budget. The junk food is nice for a while, but having some of momma's food is worth the wait.

Most of all, I am thankful for family. It's so nice to finally be home. Family is everything in my life and thanksgiving is the holiday to celebrate that most. My mom is my absolute best friend and being able to laugh with her and watch our favorite shows is all it takes to make me happy. Being back home means being able to poke jokes at my dad and talk about politics. Thanksgiving break was much needed this year.

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