It's almost halfway through August, and usually at this point I would be having daily breakdowns about going back to school. I would probably just now be starting my summer homework and crying to my mom about how much, "I don't want to go."

It's getting hotter and hotter by the day, making me lazier and lazier by the day. Spending most of my time at home this summer has given me some serious cabin fever, but the only place I want to be is back at school. Instead of feeling the impending dread of the end of August and the beginning of September, I am anxiously awaiting the day I pack my car and head back to college.

So, here's to T-minus two weeks until I pack my bags and head out!

1. Freedom. Sweet, sweet freedom.

I mean sure, my mom might not be there to take care of me and cook me food, but I'm free!

2. Finally working out in an actual gym again.

Let's be real, none of us worked out as much as we said we would this summer.

3. Not having to cook for myself.

Bon App is basically just an endless buffet.

4. Classes...Yes, I'm excited for classes.

Except for that one 8 a.m. class...

5. Being back with squad.

And even living with them!

6. No longer being the newbie.

I will guide the new freshmen down the path of most righteousness.

7. Eating Graze again.

Need I say more?

8. Meeting more people.

Sure, I've already made a bunch of great friends, but I've only been in college for one year. I'm sure many more friendships will bloom during this coming year.

9. Being independent.

Listen to Queen B, people. I got to learn how to fend for myself out in the big, scary world!

10. Doing whatever I want, whenever I want.

I'll repeat my first reason: freedom.

Most people probably aren't this stoked to be starting the school year again, but here I am welcoming it on with open arms. Bring it on, sophomore year!