I counted down the days left of classes and finals in angst of wanting to go home. Summer break was right around the corner and I was looking forward to the days of relaxing and not having to worry about classes and projects that are due in two days. Finals then came and went, and all of a sudden, it was finally here. SUMMER BREAK. As soon as I was able to leave my dorm room, I left with one destination in mind, home. Then, once I got home, I started to realize that I kind of actually missed being at school. Of course I didn't miss the work that came along with it, but there were a few things that made being home bittersweet.

Being at home I don't have to worry about classes, tests, projects or the near coming finals. Those things could be torturous and really brought out my anxious tendencies. But, being home isn't all relaxing and fun. I still have to do little chores throughout the house and I even have a job this summer. I thought all my responsibilities would go away, but working is still a thing. As far as relaxing, I can definitely say that this is not a vacation because I can't just tan at the beach and hang out with friends every day.

I also kind of miss my friends. Yes, there are friends at home, but there are also my friends at school who happen to live far away from where I am. It's hard going from seeing someone every day and then not seeing them for four months over the summer.

Not to mention the fact that I have to cook my own food while I'm at home during the day. I can't just walk to the dining hall and pick up some food without having to worry about preparing it, or even how to prepare it. When I'm at home I have to go into the kitchen and find out how to make something, and that usually turns into me having cereal or peanut butter and jelly for almost every meal when I'm feeling lazy.

Also, sometimes I just miss having my space. Of course I love being around my family and I couldn't wait to be back with them, but sometimes it's just easier being on my own. It certainly avoids a lot of little fights about dumb things, but it's nice having my family around for anything that I need.

Although there are some things that I do miss about being at school, I know that I will be going back in just a few short months and that I should enjoy my time at home. I counted down the days to leave school and go home, but I'll also be counting down the days to go back to school and be reunited with everything I miss. However, even though there are some responsibilities at home, I'm going to enjoy them because being at school and on my own makes me an adult, which I'm still trying to put off. And while I'm at home with my family, I will enjoy every moment with them because I know I thought about being home with them every day while at school.