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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

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Self-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!

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11 Things Every College Kid Needs To Do While They’re Home For Christmas Break

But what are you even supposed to do for a whole month now that you're home?

1. Sleep for over 10 hours

2. Spend a day in your jammies

3. Go overboard on Christmas spirit

4. Take time to put your health first

5. Do a deep cleanse and reorganize

6. Catch up with your sibling(s)

7. Visit your home church

8. Spend time with your family

9. Spend time with your high school best friend

10. Visit all the places you love in your hometown

11. Take as many pictures of your dog as possible

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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

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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.

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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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