Wether it be partying in Texas, hiking in Colorado, relaxing in Florida, volunteering in Mexico, or road tripping through Washington; I’ve heard the details of just about every exciting spring break plan you could think of. What will I be doing over my week of freedom from school, work, and every other responsibility in my life, you may ask? I’m going home to spend 200+ hours on the couch with me, myself, and I, and I don’t regret my decision one bit.
On one hand, I do feel like I’m missing out on the “craziest time of my life,” aka my freshman year of college, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Between all the free time I’ve been lacking, the sleep I’ve been missing out on, and the money I definitely do not have, I’m excited to spend some time doing absolutely nothing. I’m excited to be bored for an entire week and not have to spend any money. I’m excited to eat a few good, home-coked meals without having to worry about how many swipes I have left on my meal plan for the week. But most of all, I’m excited to spend over a week cuddling with my dogs and laughing with my family.
I didn’t have to worry about preparing my “beach bod” for the past three months and sorting out whose car we’re taking or what hotel we’re staying at. On top of that, and most importantly, I didn’t have to fork over hundreds of dollars to pay for a week of activities.
I am in no way, shape, or form dissing anyone who chose to participate in spring break adventures. I’m sure one of these years I’ll be doing the same things you’re all doing right now, wether it be on the beach, in the mountains or somewhere in between. You’re all making memories and having the time of your lives while I’m sitting on the couch, probably watching a TLC reality show as you read this article, but to each his own, I suppose.
This year, I chose my own way of celebrating the fact that I made it halfway through the semester without dropping out (only two months to go.. keep tuning in to see if I stay strong), surrounded by family and the familiarity of my hometown. To those who chose a more adventurous path than I, bottoms up, stay safe, put on sunscreen, and have fun! As for those of you who will also be tuning into “Say Yes to the Dress,” and “House Hunters,” here’s to us!
Whatever you’re doing this week, enjoy the heck out of it, because school will be patiently, or not so patiently, waiting to kick our asses once again when we return.
