Well, it's the end of the semester, and by the time you read this, I will already be home and unpacking all of the stuff I have to bring home. But as of right now, I am so excited to get home! Here are just a few of the reasons.
I am excited to get home because I have not been home since Easter break. While it hasn't actually been that long since being home, it feels almost like a lifetime. While I love having a roommate, I can't wait to get back to my room, to my own space where all of my stuff has a spot to go. The familiarity of being home and around people that will always be there for me is so comforting.
I am also excited because I finally get to see my dog!
He is essentially a very fluffy pillow and I love cuddling with him, even if he gets his fur everywhere. When I say everywhere, I truly mean everywhere. When I'm not home, he uses my room as his bedroom, and I swear the carpet is covered with fur whenever I come home. However, I would never trade that for the excited and yipping dog I see when the car pulls into the driveway.
I am also excited to see my parents and my brother.
Again, I haven't seen them since Easter, but I feel like it has been even longer. These three people are my rock and my supporters; I don't know where I would be without them. I know the dynamic in the house is going to change once I get home; I am the loudest and tend to throw everyone off when I come home, but I can't wait to cause chaos (in a good way, of course). Being able to talk with my family during dinner or watch TV or listen to music with them is very important to me. Spending time with my family in person is important to me. Being home means family time and goofing off during the summer.
Another reason for being excited to go home is the fact that I don't have classes or homework! Now don't get me wrong; I actually enjoy school and my classes, but honestly, it's time for a break! I want to be able to kick back on the beach and lie out in the sun for the afternoon. I want to walk my dog down the road in my shorts and flip flops. I want to sit inside with the AC blasting while music plays through the television speakers. That's what summer is about, not homework and classes and stress. Just relaxation and fun.
Of course I am going to miss my friends at school, and I know I'll see them in three-ish months, which isn't that long. Of course I'll miss being with the people in APO and doing service projects, and I'll miss the large amount of buffalo sauce I consume while at school (no judgement). But nothing beats the feeling of finally being home and being with your family and your dog.
