While Spring Break has come and went, many of us got a second wind of it on Easter. In fact, a lot of us went home for the first time this semester. If you're one of those individuals, you know the joys and struggles that come with a holiday weekend. Here are just a few:
1. The Traffic Was a Nightmare.
Good Friday is known to be one of the worst days of the year in terms of road congestion, so if you went home for Easter, you know this firsthand. Your commute was probably at least an hour longer than it normally is, and there were times when you weren't even moving. This trip better be worth it.
2. Your Dog Went Berserk at the Sight of You.
And you were equally delighted to see them. Whether you visit them every day or once a year, you can never have enough quality time with your pup. If you're lucky enough to have a canine pal, I hope you dedicated all the hours you could with them, because they're awesome.
3. You Were Suddenly a Kid Again.
Even a night or two under your parents' roof means you have to live by their rules, which is a big time adjustment from the independence we're accustomed to. A quick errand suddenly requires permission, and curfew is now a renewed part of your vocabulary.
4. You Ate Tons of Chocolate.
Easter, or any holiday, means the calories from desserts don't count. Since there's an imaginary bunny that delivers these sweets, we have license to eat however many we want. And they're everywhere, so efforts to avoid the temptation were eventually proved to be futile.
5. You Were Grilled Incessantly By the Adults in Your Life.
How is school? Are your grades good? Are you dating anyone? Do you think the reason why you can't get a man is because you put on weight? Did you get that email I forwarded you? Have you discovered the meaning of life and what you want to do with the rest of yours? They mean well, you know that, but it doesn't make the pressure of a CSI-style interrogation any less stressful.
6. You Learned About the Latest Gossip.
The JMU bubble is a real thing, y'all. Since coming to college, you're the last to find out any big news, even if you call home regularly. If it's not on Facebook, no one tells you. So weekends at home are full of engagements, pregnancies, job changes, organ transplants, and whatever else is happening in the lives of family members. You might need a flow chart to study all the new information you heard.
7. The Drive Home Was Even Worse.
You weren't sure why, as there can't be as many travelers as there were workers leaving early on Friday, but the ride getting back to school is utterly brutal. If you made plans for that day, it's better to cancel them, because there is no way you'll back in time for them. At least you had an amazing Easter.
