Traveling home is always an exciting adventure, but before you get to see your loved ones again, a lot of stress, planning, and coordination goes into actually making the journey. Here are 50 thoughts you have while traveling home for the holidays.

1. OK, I left myself plenty of time to get ready this morning.
2. Crap, I’m going to be late.
3. But there’s always time for hot chocolate.
4. Everything’s so peaceful at eight in the morning.
5. And cold.
6. Well, at least I’m getting decent exercise walking to the station.
7. Brilliant idea to get a suitcase with no wheels. Well done, you.
8. I think my arms are going to be permanently stretched out.
9. Also, I can’t feel my fingers.
10. Did I forget anything?
11. Too late now.
12. What’s that she’s saying? My train’s been delayed half an hour?
13. At least I don’t have to listen to anyone complaining.
14. Except for the people next to me in the station.
15. One of whom just farted.
16. Hey, it’s so easy to find a single seat on this train!
17. Not sure if I should be pleased or insulted that no one’s chosen to sit next to me.
18. Hopefully, no one will see that I’m eating straight up candy as breakfast.
19. Oh, I have an article due today.
20. The WiFi on this train sucks. I’ll do it later.
21. There should be some kind of award for being able to fall asleep literally anywhere.
22. It’s boring having to sit here for four hours.
23. Is taking the train really better than driving?
24. You don’t have a car, you idiot.
25. I wish I could walk.
26. How long would it take to walk from Williamsburg to my house?
27. 84 hours. Never mind.
28. I think I’ve played this virtual card game more than is humanly possible.
29. TAKE THAT, YOU MINDLESS BOTS!
30. I’m sure I’ll have time to sleep a bit more in between stops.
31. What if I miss my stop?
32. Is this my stop?
33. Yay, it’s my stop!
34. … And now to wait an hour at the station to get on another train.
35. My train’s not even up on the board yet.
36. This bread and soup are one of the most amazing things I have ever tasted.
37. I wonder what those people are talking about over there.
38. Oh, they’re arguing.
39. Whoa, that guy has a lot of piercings.
40. And pink curly hair.
41. And a leopard print coat.
42. I wonder if he knows I’m going to write about him.
43. Back to sitting on a train.
44. And playing this goddamn card game.
45. The "Braveheart" soundtrack is EPIC.
46. I wonder if the lady next to me knows I’m listening in on her phone conversation?
47. She’s probably returning the favor by sneaking glances at my Facebook feed.
48. Hey, it’s my stop.
49. Hey, that’s my mom!
50. Goodbye, train. Until next month.

Happy holidays and safe travels!