Leading up to winter break, we all have so many expectations for the long break. I have found that these expectations are almost never met. So here are all things you say you’re going to do this winter break and everything you actually will do.

1. Girls' night out

Expectation: You and all the girls say you’re going to go into the city to get dinner and drink some fancy wine and then go look at all the Christmas decorations around the town.

Reality: Out of the 7 of you, 2 of you actually get together to watch a Christmas movie and order takeout. Still a great night if you ask me.

2. Fitness

Expectation: I’m totally going to the gym over break.

Reality: Let me see how many seasons of Grey’s Anatomy I can get done today.

3. Hometown friends

Expectation: I’m going to hang out with EVERYONE I went to high school with.

Reality: Runs into one person you went to high school with at Starbucks and you pretend they aren’t even there.

4. Being healthy

Expectation: I’m going to eat so much better over break. The food at the dining hall is gross.

Reality: A sleeve of Oreos sounds good right about now.

5. Productivity

Expectation: I’m going to be so productive over break. I think I’m going to get a job too so I can have some money when I go back.

Reality: Doesn’t look for a job because “time is too short and I don’t have time” but ends up sitting on the couch with the sleeve of Oreos

6. Independence

Expectation: I’m totally going to stay out all night like I do at college. My mom won’t tell me when to come home because I’m a college student.

Reality: *Gets text from mom at 1 a.m.* “Are you coming home soon? It’s getting late.”

7. Actually being winter during winter break

Expectation: There is for sure going to be a white Christmas this year

Reality: There has been no snow all December and there are no signs of it. It is just bitter cold.