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Jan 02, 2017

As I handed in my last final exam, I anxiously ran back to my dorm, grabbed my stuff and went to the airport to go home. I was so ready to sit back, relax, and just do nothing for a few weeks. I was looking forward to being able to sleep late, go on vacation, see my family and friends, and of course, eat good food. As winter break is nearing the end I am able to reflect on what I did at my time at home.

1.Watch Netflix

Although I watch Netflix year round, I found that over winter break I had A LOT of time to watch Netflix. Whether it be binge watching Shameless or just finding new movies to watch, I found that a lot of my time was consumed by lying in bed and watching Netflix.

2.Sleep

This one is definitely a personal favorite of mine. I have always been an avid napper, however, at school I found that I wasn’t napping as much because of everything going on all the time. At home, however, I constantly find myself napping at least once a day. Further, I found at school that I couldn’t sleep as late because before class in the morning I would go to the gym to try and prevent the freshman 15, which we all know very much exists.

3.Eat good food

To say that I have been eating a lot at home is an understatement. I constantly find myself wanting to go out to eat at my favorite restaurants or order in with family and friends. In addition, on vacation I found myself eating very good food, and a lot of it.

4.Sleep some more

Yes, I find myself sleeping more. Days are spent waking up between 10:30 AM-Noon. After that I usually run some errands or see my friends or something along those lines. Then I nap again. I guess you can say I am making up for all the sleep I have missed at school, but my mom tends to think I am sleeping a bit too much.

5.See old friends

Seeing old friends is always a good part about being home. While I am fortunate that through the use of Facetime, Snapchat, and Instagram I keep in touch with most of my high school friends, it is always good to see old friends in person because it always seems like we never left.

So yes, it is nice to sit around and do nothing for a while, especially coming from a person who loves to be home. However, I am so excited for second semester and to see what is in store for my friends and I. My friends and I are already counting the days until we are back.

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1.Watch Netflix

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3.Eat good food

4.Sleep some more

5.See old friends

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

Some of your best ideas come through boredom.

1. If the professor is late by one minute, I'm leaving.

2. Oh crap, that's due TODAY?!

3. Can I nap in here?

4. I wonder what they're serving at the cafeteria.

5. How much does my teacher even get paid?

6. How much will I get paid?

7. This is the longest 50 minutes of my life.

8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

9. How much do street performers make anyway?

10. Why am I here? I could be a street performer by now.

11. Oh right, I'm not talented.

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