As I sit lye in bed, I can't help but be thankful that there is nothing I am absolutely required to get done tonight. Winter break should be treated like the precious gem it is and not taken for granted. Here are three things that I am so happy I can do over break without any guilt.

1. Read for fun.

I am hoping that I am able to read about three books this winter break, beginning with Colson Whitehead's The Underground Railroad. I'm not sure what the the other two will be just yet, but I'm excited to have the time to find out.

2. Sleep over five hours.

I'm not sure about y'all, but I adore being able to get much needed sleep and not feel guilty about every hour I wasn't awake doing my homework. I love the sleep/nap chart depicted above. It kind of validates the extra shut eye.

3. Hang out with friends.

Honestly, I don't really let the semester effect when I hang out with my friends. If anything, socializing is my favorite way to procrastinate. During the break, though, the hang outs are much more joyful, and it's cool to not worry about what homework I have waiting for me after I get home.

I'm so happy to have some much needed time to relax and unwind before getting into the next semester of homework.

Merry Christmas!