College has been a series of stress, long nights and a hell of a lot of fun. It's an understatement saying that the holiday season has quickly crept up on me as I am now beginning to study for my first round of college finals and experiencing the periodical mental breakdown. One of which I experienced in the library going into my 8th hour of studying for my psychology exam for the next day. As I hit the peak of my mentally insane episode I get a message from my father saying, "hey, need a Christmas list." As much as this may have calmed me down with a subtle reminder that it is the Christmas season and I deserve to relax a little and treat myself to a list of potential goodies I have been waiting all year for; I couldn't help but step back and reevaluate what I REALLY should be asking for this holiday season.

For one, there's nothing better than the feeling of a brand new pair of leather boots or a new shiny necklace. Quite frankly, I never thought anything would change my mind about that, but, this year it's kind of just like forget about the shoes I just want a spa weekend. Nothing sounds more pleasurable at this "post-final" point in my life than waking up Christmas morning and receiving an envelope that allows me to treat myself to a Swedish massage and a pore cleansing facial. Especially having to be home in the cold and depressed about my new born Miami glow fading away, I need the day (or the weekend @dad) to forget about my worries for a second and jump deep into relaxation mode.

Secondly, I've never been the one to stress about what I wear working out. But, between the stress of making it to class on time and also getting enough sleep, I think a little motivation is necessary. A stocking full of lulu lemon sports bras and leggings, or perhaps even just a Soul Cycle gift card sounds like it'd do the trick to get myself to care about my health just as much as my education.

Stepping away from the glamorous sides of my Christmas cravings, I also tend to forget that I have to take care of myself in college. It's the subtle things I'm missing in college as well as the big ones. I don't have a Christmas tree or a big, fluffy bed, or my dog to cuddle with. I'm hardcore lacking a good home cooked meal every night, and I seem to be running out of shampoo faster than usual. Although an amazon gift card would fix most of these problems, the best Christmas gift I could ask for is a home cooked meal waiting for me when I finally make my arrival back home. My big, fluffy bed waiting for me (because I know it's been calling my name), and a warm welcome from my two pups.

So, shout out to my Mom and Dad, Christmas is too soon and I'll be home in a week!