In college, you quickly learn that home isn't a place, but more a feeling. It is where you are surrounded by the people that both you love and that love you. It is a place that you can always go to and count on to be there, no matter what. But, there is something about your hometown. It will forever hold a special place in your heart... especially during the holiday season.

When you can't sleep the night before you leave because you are so excited to come home.

When you try to make your break as "productive" as possible.

When you see your beloved city from the window of the airplane.

When you land and walk off the plane like you own the place.

When you are home for all of 30 minutes and already have to adjust to serious weather changes.

When you realize you are about to have to spend three (long) weeks with your family.

When you and your best friends reunite and realize, nothing has changed.

When your high school squad insists on getting a group picture.

When an unexpected friend walks in and you suddenly look at them differently. Yes, this happens. Don't deny it.

When your relatives decide to ask you about one of the three most hated conversations by college kids: your major, your love life, and the future.

When you hit up your favorite restaurants and honestly wonder how you've survived without this food.

When the fun comes to an end and you have to go back to school to try to piece together the GPA that you threw out the window at the end of finals.

When it's all said and done, and you realize how great it was to be home for the holidays.

Make the most of your time at home, because there will be nights where all you want is a hug and a good night's sleep in your old bed.