Going home to the Jersey Shore after a long, dark, cold winter is the only thing keeping me going for these next two weeks. Penn State is lovely and I adore my university, but there are some things that the Jersey shore has to offer that Penn State just doesn't.

Here are just a few reasons I am longing for spring break in Jersey:

1. Pork Roll Egg and Cheese

I've said it once, I'll say it again: Pork roll is a gift from above. It is perfection and putting it with egg and cheese on a bagel with salt pepper ketchup is everything I've ever asked for. It's been so long since I've had the honor of eating one and I just cannot wait to be reunited with my everything.

2. The Beach

If there is anything I love more than Penn State Football, it has to be the beaches on the Jersey Shore. Even though the warm weather just started, I cannot help but itch for the summer and the feeling of sinking my feet into the beautiful warm Jersey sand.

3. My Best Friends

I love my friends at Penn State, but I cannot wait to be reunited with the people who loved me through all of my awkward stages. Sometimes, it sucks being away from the people who know what you're going to say before you do.

4. Playa Bowls

I cannot wait to go home and go to Playa Bowls. For anyone that doesn't have a location near them, Playa Bowls is a Jersey Shore chain that sells unique acai bowls. It's honestly something you have to experience to understand.

5. Pizza

Okay, there's obviously a running theme of food here. Anyway, if you've ever talked to someone from New Jersey, it probably took them less than 30 seconds to bring up how good the pizza is. Let's be real, we all know it's amazing.

6. WaWa

No one understands how much I want a WaWa iced coffee right now... or a quesadilla... or a mac and cheese bowl with chicken strips. Oh god, I miss WaWa.

7. My Boyfriend

After weeks away from my best friend, I finally get to see him again and I cannot wait. Whoever said long distance relationships were easy obviously lied. Having a whole week together is going to be so exciting and, honestly, I can't wait.