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I just want to be with my dog, OK?

caroline boze

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12 Reasons Every College Girl Is SO OVER School Right Now And Just Wants To Be Home For The Holidays

Caroline Boze

Being home around the holiday season is what gets me through finals week. This semester has flown by. My teachers are already introducing our final projects, and I just want to hit the breaks.

I want nothing more than to just skip the madness of finals and get home to the people I love the most in this world - my family. I can't wait for all the holiday traditions, waking up in my own room, and most of all, just being with everyone again.

There are so many reasons why I love coming home during the holiday season, but here are 12 of the top reasons my home during the holidays can't be beaten.

1. Being with my dad, mom and sister.

My family and I at the end of our town's annual Turkey Trot 5k.

We are THAT family who runs 5Ks on Thanksgiving and I wouldn't trade this tradition for anything. We always have so much fun doing anything when we're together, and this activity is one of the best.

2. My puppy, Jess.

My 9 month old puppy, Jess

Jess has the best personality. She is full of energy and can get a little sassy. I love going home to her because she's so excited to see you every time you walk into the room.

3. Being with my whole family.

My cousins and I at our annual dinner and hang night after Christmas

My family is the best in the world. If I had a photo of all of them in one photo, then that would be the best photo in the world. We always have so much goofy fun when we're all together, and being able to spend time with them makes the holidays so interesting.

4. Reconnecting with my BEST friend

My best friend in the whole world and I having a pizza cooking night over break last year.

Being with my best friend is one of my favorite things about being home. It really sucks not being able to see her every day like we do when we're home. We do some of the most random things and have so much fun doing them.

5. Being able to be 10 minutes away from my boyfriend instead of three hours

My boyfriend, Justin, and me having fun at his sister's wedding.

My boyfriend, Justin, is one of my best friends, and not being able to see him all the time is the worst. I can't wait to be home for a full month to be around him more and spend our first holiday season together.

6. Holiday baking

Me prepping to make Oreo balls for the family.

My mom, sister, aunt, grandma, and I always spend a whole day baking holiday treats. Some of our more popular items include peanut butter and chocolate fudge, cheese straws, Oreo balls, and puppy chow.

7. Working out with my mom and sister

My sister, mom and I after doing hot yoga for the first time.

I love being able to workout with my sister and mom, honestly, I love doing anything with them.

8. Our family Elf on the Shelf.

Tinsel

Yes my sister is 17 and I am 21 and we still have our Elf on the Shelf, Tinsel. He does all sorts of things throughout the holiday season. I wonder what he will do this year...

9. Watching Christmas movies in my basement.

Blanket is so cozy even my puppy likes it.

My basement always feels so cozy. There is nothing better than cuddling up in a big blanket and drinking some spice tea and watching a Christmas movie.

10. Having a full fridge all the time.

After holiday baking and just the joy of being home, our fridge is always full with the best snacks.

11. Home cooked holiday food.

Fun turkey orange sweet rolls on Thanksgiving morning

Holiday meals are truly the best, and my mom's cooking is even better. Even the small things, like the photo above, are the best.

12. Holiday pajamas.

My sister and I in our matching Christmas PJ's from last year.

Every year, my aunt gives my sister and I matching Christmas pajamas. I love this tradition because it is so special and fun to get this gift. We always get these just a couple of days before Christmas, so we can wear them on Christmas. It's the best!

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12 Reasons Every College Girl Is SO OVER School Right Now And Just Wants To Be Home For The Holidays

I just want to be with my dog, OK?

1. Being with my dad, mom and sister.

2. My puppy, Jess.

3. Being with my whole family.

4. Reconnecting with my BEST friend

5. Being able to be 10 minutes away from my boyfriend instead of three hours

6. Holiday baking

7. Working out with my mom and sister

8. Our family Elf on the Shelf.

9. Watching Christmas movies in my basement.

10. Having a full fridge all the time.

11. Home cooked holiday food.

12. Holiday pajamas.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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