Thanksgiving Break

As the time drew nearer for me to go back home for break, I was having bittersweet feelings. Of course I wanted to return home to see family and friends that I hadn't seen since August. However, I was finally settled into my atmosphere and loved where I was at. I mean, no matter how awful people portray dorm life to be, I was loving it. I mean, c'mon. What's better than having everything you need at your fingertips (food, entertainment, and of course school work) and not to mention friends that stay footsteps away from your dorm? It was a good break from the monotony that I called life at home. While many of my friends were overcome with homesickness, I was just taking it as it came. I think one of the reasons I wasn't overly excited to go home for break was the fact that I knew I had eighteen hours of combined travel just to go and come back from my home state of Massachusetts. Once we crossed the state border into MA, I felt an immediate sense of being close to home. Although I had acclimated to life in D.C., it was strange to see the at-home feeling I gained once seeing highway signs that were familiar. I have to say that the one thing I missed the most about being home was my mother's cooking, my dog, and my full-sized bed. It was also great going to the Thanksgiving football game at my high and reconnecting with former classmates. Not to mention, we won in a nail-biter! After the game, I got ready and set off to my aunt's house. Seeing all my family was amazing. It was wonderful to see all my younger cousins growing and maturing. This Thanksgiving I was thankful for the beauty of life, and most importantly for my family and friends. It was great to spend time with the people I cared about most and although the trip was short it was well worth it. I like short trips like this because it leaves me wanting for more, unlike summer vacation where I start longing for school to start again! Can't wait for Christmas! Live Update: The trip usually takes 9hrs. Due to traffic, we've been on the Jersey Turnpike for over 2 ½ hrs. We left at 3:30 and it's just about 11:30 now; you do the math.