The past weekend was Thanksgiving break. I was very excited to have a much needed break from school, but I also knew it meant I’d be away from my roommate for five days, which is five days too long. My roommate and I are extremely close and it was definitely weird not seeing her every day. However, it’s a good thing we live in a digital age and have the ability to text each other all the time. So here are eight things you probably text your roommate over break:

1. How was your day?

A good replacement for the "how was class" question. It’s also nice to double check and make sure they had a good day.

2. Did you see this tweet?

My roommate and I love twitter so we are constantly showing each other funny tweets. That didn’t change over break since we were constantly texting each other links to hilarious tweets.

3. I just spent way too much at Target. I went there for one thing and came out with like 10 things.

Target has everything and it's hard to just buy one thing there so we have both experienced this on many occasions.

4. Look at this cute shirt I just got.

We are always sending each other pictures of what we bought over break since we aren’t able to shop together.

5. I’ve gone to Starbucks the past three days in a row.

I let her know that I haven't changed at all by telling her that I haven’t given up my Starbucks obsession.

6. Did you see this sale?

We both love shopping and saving money. Whenever I see a sale (especially if it’s a Kate Spade Surprise Sale), she is the first person I text.

7. Does this assignment sound okay?

We are always looking over each other’s assignments and during break was no exception. The proofreading doesn't stop.

8. I miss you.

Going from seeing her everyday to five days without seeing her is definitely strange.

My roommate is one of my best friends and it's always hard to be away from your best friends. But with text messages like these, it's not so bad.