It's the holidays. Time to go home. What's home? The weirdest feeling is being submerged in a new environment, adapting so well and then being booted off the island for a month. You're back in your old bed on your old street in your old town, yet everything is different. In the wise words of Corinne Bailey Rae: "The more you stay the same, the more they seem to change. Don't you think it's strange?"
When heading home this December, embrace the awkwardness and unfamiliarity of it all. Though everyone's experience might be different, here are 18 things to keep in mind throughout your transition, as told by your favorite holiday movies.
1. Don't hug your dog or cat too hard.
2. Catch up on the sleep you've lost at college...
3. But don't forget to get out of your bed every once in a while.
4. Be patient with your parents' overwhelming love.
5. Limit the amount of Netflix watched in one sitting.
6. Get in touch with old friends...
7. Don't be surprised to notice changes in each other.
8. Embrace the holiday spirit and traditions.
9. Don't ignore your siblings.
10. Negotiate a new reasonable curfew.
11. Presents aren't all lavish. It's the thought that counts.
12. The holidays aren't just about your gifts. Think about others too.
14. Prepare to be bored...a lot.
15. You will probably run into people you don't want to see.
16. Do your best to eat quality food as much as you can.
17. Enjoy the holidays!...
18. And remember: "The more things seem to change, the more they stay the same. Oh, don't you hesitate."
Go "Put Your Records On" this holiday season.
