It is now my last week before I head home for spring break, and I am not entirely sure how I feel about it. This will be the last break of Freshman year before summer vacation, and it just so happens to be arriving at the perfect time. Let's just say, it is in need more than ever.

This week will be finished off with an entire group presentation for a design project, one which includes a dress I spent three days, and thirty hours constructing. After days and days of very little sleep, I am filled with excitement to have some time to lay low, and recuperate.

As it’s been about two months since I have been home, I am filled with excitement. Yet, the only thing I can think of is the essence of sleep. After returning from winter break, I was excited to get back into the routine of things, and gather a set schedule again. After that break which involved plenty of rest from my hectic first semester, I cannot wait to gather my sleep once again over the next week.

I honestly cannot remember the last time I didn’t have to grab coffee in the morning in order to remain awake, and I have high hopes that spring break will put a short halt to my coffee habits. Probably not, but you know, we can hope!

As my sleep habits are all over the place, my homework load is drastic, and my outfits are beginning to consist of more and more workout attire, my lifestyle is letting me know that this break is all I need.

As I think of this year, I am constantly reminded of everything I have accomplished. Even on the premise of no sleep, caramel macchiatos, and hundreds of bacon, egg, and cheese’s on bagels, I have remained motivated more than ever to accomplish everything I hope to endeavor in my major.

Fashion Design has truly taught me many life lessons over the course of this year. I simply cannot see myself dedicating this much time, energy, and dedication into something I am not this invested in. With the amount of work I go through each day to pursue this major that I love, I am constantly reminded that this is what I am meant to be doing. If I can withstand weeks at The Warehouse sewing garments upon garments with less and less sleep, and still enjoy it, I know what I’m doing is purposeful—and all completely worth it.

Every time I go on break, I am reminded of how dedicated I am to the activities and academics I endure. I could have a week filled with tears, very little sleep, and hundreds of things to complete, yet while I am on break I miss it. Even just a week away from fashion design leaves me missing it entirely, and ready to head back to The Warehouse to embark on more projects.

No matter the schedule of mine, I am constantly reminded I am in the correct place upon return from break.

It is just a consistent reminder that breaks are important, as they are truly what show you that it is difficult to be away from what you’re meant to be doing. It’s always so reassuring, and although I am extremely anticipating this break, I’m already excited to return.