The time has come again. School is out for Spring Break. Some people may go to the beach or stay at school, but I'm packing up my dorm room and heading back home. There's nothing as sweet as a homecoming, especially when you need a break after some tough midterms and an all-around hard semester at school. Then Mom, Dad, Family and Co. sweep in to save the day.
I've got to tell you, coming home after two months is pretty awesome. I never get homesick too badly, but there's nothing like your own shower, your own bed, and a fridge full of food that you didn't buy (and the fam, of course).
I am a self-diagnosed "back home baller." (If you haven't seen the hilarious "SNL" skit, then I'd suggest Googling it for a good laugh.) If you need a better explanation of what exactly that is, here are some tips on how to be the best "back home baller" in the game.
1. Roll straight up into the house and drop all of your stuff off right at the front door.
Driving three hours is hard enough. Surely my daddy can take my things upstairs? They've missed me so bad, that they'd be honored to do it.
2. Go straight for the pantry and refrigerator.
It's food that isn't from a cafeteria or McDonald's! Maybe I like snacking on other people's food. Maybe this is a slice of strawberry pie that someone was saving for later? Well, I guess that it's mine now.
3. Give Mom two weeks worth of laundry.
You knew that you were coming home, so why would you do laundry at school when your mom is so much better at it? What else does she have to do?
4. It's nap time!
Now I've got to go and be knocked out for about five hours. I also don't want to do chores. Wake me when dinner is ready.
5. There's no curfew because I said so.
I don't live here full-time anymore, so why should I have to be back when my parents say so?
6. Sleep all day, every day.
Never forget that you can't wake up until after lunch. If you're awoken before 11 a.m., be a grouch for the rest of the day.
7. Avoid being seen.
So, when your lame-o mom makes you run to the store, dodge everyone who you don't want to talk to. However, if caught, expect awkwardness to ensue.
8. Cleaning = No
I didn't make my bed in high school and I don't make my bed at college, so why would make it here? I'm just going to get back in it in about 10 hours.
9. Pick out some favorite meals.
You can't get homemade Mexican food at school. It's a very important occasion because I'm home. I'm a pretty big deal.
10. Get money.
No, I did not strategically plan my gas for just enough to get me home? Why would you say that? Can I also have some cash and put some money on my card?
On a serious note, though, I enjoy the time at home with my family and the well-needed break from the pressures and hard work that I face every day at school. My family is pretty great, I miss them all the time, and they treat me like a princess every day. Thanks, Mom and Dad, for letting me embrace the "back home baller" who I was born to be.
