Home For the Holidays

One of my biggest joys of the year is packing up for the Holidays and going home to my family. Finals are finally over with and no more school work to worry about. The only thing left to do is putting together that carload of essential items that will be needed over the vacation.

On top of it almost being Christmas, there's a certain excitement that goes along with packing. Maybe it's because your body knows there will soon be a change of scenery or just the feeling of getting away from the normal, everyday life. I hurriedly throw all my winter sweaters into the suitcase along with my snow gear. I pack my favorite outfits and clothes, wanting to look my best for these special weeks. Next, I go through all the boxes that have been just sitting in my room since move-in day, and take home everything that I haven't used. Finally finished, with my luggage encompassing the carpet, I scan the room one final time for anything that might have slipped past my guard. I pack the car and set off for home.

Vacation has officially now started and I can see it all in front of me. The day I get back, my whole family will go out and cut down the perfect Christmas tree. And we will all work together decorating the house, to the sound of Christmas music in the background. The week leading up to Christmas, will consist of hanging out with family and having a good time. Christmas Day comes and excitement can be seen on all faces. We open presents, eat dinner and socialize some more. Sadly, in the blink of an eye, it is all over with. Now, I am simply counting down the days to when my break will be over with and the homework begins to pile on. Oh well, there's always next year.

I would give Going Home for the Holidays a rank of 6.