Last week's much needed Thanksgiving break was a great kick off to the holiday season. Decorating the Christmas tree and beginning Christmas shopping made me wish it was winter break already. Watching Elf on repeat throughout the week made me realize just how much alike college students are to Buddy the Elf, especially coming home during the holiday season.

1. Seeing locals for the first time in months

Do I say hi? Do they recognize me?

2. Going to your favorite home town coffee shop

Nothing beats the familiar taste of your local cafe's coffee.

3. Eating a delicious home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner

This beats the dining hall any day.

4. Seeing your dog for the first time in a while

"I love you! I love you! I looove youu!"

5. Picking up a few shifts from your high school job

6. Planning all of your doctor's appointment during this week

7. Sleeping in for as long as you'd like

*Looks at the clock across the room and it reads 12:58*

8. Meticulously planning out your day to fit everything in

8. But not getting any of it done

Because you watched 3 full series on Netflix plus everything in the DVR

10. Seeing your entire crew for the first time since the summer

11. Being home alone while your entire family is at school/work

12. Decorating for Christmas because it's never too early

13. But when the week comes to an end, you have to pack up for school

*Whispers into the washing machine you don't have to pay for* There are only a few more weeks until Winter Break.