The holidays- a time for eating until you can't eat anymore, indulging yourself with as much Netflix as you can possibly bear and an overwhelming amount of good old family time. After spending months away from your family at a University it can be a little difficult to handle all the chaos of the holidays at home, at least it is for me personally. Here I have compiled just a few thoughts that run through my head while preparing for this holiday season:

1. "Please don't ask me about relationships, please don't ask me about relationships."

Yes I am still single, no I am not looking to tie the knot and bear children within the next 6 weeks, yes I know I am not getting any younger. Thank you for the constant reminder of my loneliness, though!

2. "I miss my college friends."

Seriously, six weeks without you guys is torture. No one gets me like you. No one shares my passionate love and appreciation for memes or knowledge of our stupid lingo like you.

3. "Yes my major is still undecided, yes I still have time to decide."

It has literally been one semester. Literally.

4. "How much longer until I can go back to college?"

I'm a few days in and growing weak. I can't take much more. Will I make it until mid January? Doubtful.

5. "Oh yes, lets tell this extremely outdated, overused and humiliating story of me again."

This story wasn't funny the first time, let alone the 7th year in a row. We get it, my life is unfortunate. Next.

6. "We get it *said family member* your life is great, please save some of the withering spotlight for everyone else."

So you saved the bees and conquered the last frontier? Cool. But did you stay up until 3 a.m. with your friends seeing how many cheese balls you can fit in your mouth at once? I don't think so.

7. "Don't bring up the freshman 15."

Just don't.

8. "How did I sneak out in high school again?"

Get me out of here. I'm begging.

9. "Wait, is that present for me?"

Come to mama.

10. "Where has this break gone?"

What is this? I am feeling...feeling... emotions. Sad emotions. I don't think I'm quite ready to leave.

11. "You know, I'm going to miss them."

The time has come to say our goodbyes and yes even I am feeling a bit tearful.

Despite how hectic and crazy the holiday season can be, it's important to slow down and appreciate the time you have with your family. When off at college it is easy to forget just how much they miss you being around, no matter how frustrating they can be. So this holiday season try to keep the annoyance at a low and enjoy your limited time with your family. From my fam to yours, Merry Christmas.