Free at last! The semester is OVER and I feel like I'm finally exhaling for the first time in weeks, maybe months! I love go-go-go-ing and staying busy, but my body is definitely telling me it's time to slow down, spend time with my family, and celebrate the best day of the year, Christmas!!! But what are you even supposed to do for a whole month now that you're home?? Why I'm so glad you asked because I fully intend to answer! Here are 11 things that are on my unofficial to-do list this winter break!
1. Sleep for over 10 hours
Done and done. I am an early riser and it really takes it out of me sometimes, especially after staying up late during finals. Working retail this break isn't exactly making me feel super well rested either so I am very eager to catch up on my beloved sleep.
2. Spend a day in your jammies
I don't make the rules, sorry! But you have to spend at least one day in your favorite jammies (preferably Christmas) and catch up on your shows and movies! Bonus points for popcorn and breakfast food!
3. Go overboard on Christmas spirit
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I'm talking matching Christmas jammies, gingerbread houses, sugar cookies (you know which ones I'm talking about), Christmas movies, looking at Christmas lights, everything. Leave no stone unturned. It's the most wonderful time of the year people!!!
4. Take time to put your health first
Let's be honest, no one in college is getting enough sleep or vitamins. Eat your fruits and veggies and rest over break so your body and mind is recovered and rejuvenated for the spring semester!
5. Do a deep cleanse and reorganize
Purging makes me feel so good! I try to get rid of clothes if I haven't worn it in a year, Plato's Closet, here I come! I also love getting organized very prematurely for the upcoming semester so it doesn't overwhelm me all at once when I get back. I can't wait to get matching journals. Sorry not sorry.
6. Catch up with your sibling(s)
If you know my brother and I, you know we are literally inseparable. We gossip like soccer moms, cuddle like toddlers, and make fun of each other like, well, siblings. He's my one constant and I'm forever grateful.
7. Visit your home church
The best feeling!!! I especially love my church when it's decorated for Christmas!! All the trees fill my heart to the brim! Getting to see all of your friends and old mentors is so refreshing, I seriously love my home church so much.
8. Spend time with your family
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I hate college for making me be apart from my parents, it's worse than studying and loud neighbors combined, no joke. They are the coolest people I know!! Gotta soak in all the home cooked meals and family time that you can!
9. Spend time with your high school best friend
College comes with lots of new friends, but if we're being honest, no one can compare to your OG best friend who's been there through it all. Time apart and distance means so little when being able to pick up right where you left off means so much.
10. Visit all the places you love in your hometown
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For me that's Summer Moon Coffee and basically Dallas in its entirety. Seriously the best coffee in the world, please open one in College Station!!!!
11. Take as many pictures of your dog as possible
GiphySelf-explanatory. If only I could take my pup with me! Pictures are the next best thing though, thank goodness. My pup is my emotional help pup whether she realizes it or not!
& don't forget just be happy! It's the hap-happiest season of all!
