College is weird. Going home for Christmas break is weirder. Having your hometown double as your college oasis? One of the most bizarre things I have ever experienced. Everyone you hate and love will be in the same room at one point or another. Without further ado, I give to you the stages of staying in Tallahassee over break, as told by popular television show "This Is Us."
Feeling like you're the only person in Tallahassee after the college students clear out.
While zero traffic on Tennessee Street is one of the best things that will ever happen, college town quickly becomes a ghost town.
Hearing your friends' stories from their fall semester.
YOU DID WHAT ?????
Leading your friends to Brick Haus.
Introducing their garlic knots to my hometown hunnies is to date one of my favorite memories.
Supporting your best friend from across the room while she flirts with a post high school glow-up.
You're doing amazing sweetie.
Assuming your rightful position as queen of Recess on New Year's Eve.
Recess really outdid themselves with that ten minute firework show. Bravo Zulu.
Working out with your two friends that are still in town.
Getting a head start on those New Years Resolutions may be difficult, but it's nice to have a workout partner to motivate you.
Opening the bathroom stall in the mall only to see Rachel from your senior year Physics class.
While Tallahassee may seem like a large town, it is almost impossible to go anywhere without seeing someone from your graduating class.
Saying goodbye to your hometown best friends.
While your friends leaving town may be heartbreaking, at least they are only a FaceTime away.