There are so many little things I didn't realize I missed until I got back from college for the break weekend, sat back and thought "Wow, I missed this." Here are a few examples.

1. The food

You start to forget how much pepper you added to your dining hall meals after about ten shakes. Coming home to food and your favorite local shops is the absolute best! Also, being able to cook in your own kitchen instead of your dorm or kitchenette is wonderful.

2. Catching up with old friends

Being able to hear all the latest and greatest from your best friends from high school is always a blast. Catching up with friends that are still stuck in high school is always pretty interesting too, at least to see how that place has changed...or hasn't...

3. Not having to use public bathrooms

All I can say is, "Wow, I missed two-ply."

4. My own bed

Being able to sleep in a bed bigger than your twin size rock is the greatest thing since August. Also, being able to sleep in is amazing!

5. Seeing how your hometown has changed (or hasn't)

Target is still there, but a new roundabout was installed, and my favorite cafe got new menus. Crazy how much can change in just a few months.

6. Seeing your best friend's parents

Nothing beats going over to your high school best friend's house and being asked a ton of questions and getting to share all your 'crazy, fun college stories' with their cool, hip parents!

7. Seeing your pets again

Nothing will ever beat the look I got from my cat when I walked in the door. You missed them, but I bet they missed you just as much (or more).

8. Having a big fridge again

Remember all those times you couldn't shove the pizza box in the fridge? Well, now you can again. Also, the fridge is stocked when you get there. Nice.

9. Getting to clean your water bottle in a sink that is more than three inches deep

I personally hate having to maneuver my Nalgene to correctly get any water in it all all. Back in a real kitchen this trouble is all gone.

10. Driving your car again

I missed blasting music and going five miles under the speed limit.

11. High water pressure

It's the little things, truly. Good water pressure is a gift.

12. Seeing the stars again

I go to a big city school, and there is way too much light pollution to see any kind of stars in the sky. It's a great reminder how big the universe is.

13. Having a bathtub

I don't really take baths, but just knowing it's there if I wanted to is soothing enough.

14. Actual alone time

Yes, there are times when the roomie isn't around, but being able to just go hide in your room and relax is something we all miss a little bit.

15. Your family, even if you don't admit it

Nothing beats coming home to whoever you call family; the people who support and love you no matter what.

As great as this all is, I still can't wait to get back to college and see my friends and my roommate again!