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    All good things must come to an end, break has ended. While break was a week long, it still doesn't feel like we had enough time. From the moment I arrived at home, it had been "go go go." It feels like the only time I truly spend at home is when I'm sleeping each night. Let me take you through where my chaotic week has taken me, starting with Friday when I arrived.


    Immediately after unpacking the car, I had to turn right around and pick my mom up from work. My mom had just gotten a new car, so she left it at the house for me to pick her up in. I was nervous driving because it was all so new I didn't want to ruin anything. After getting her from work, we ran to some of our favorite stores: HomeGoods, TJ Maxx and Marshalls. After window shopping and picking up some small items, we ended our night with a pizza from our favorite place, Carmela's. Saturday morning, my brother, mom, dad and myself went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast because it was my brother's 24th birthday. After breakfast, my mom and I hit the ground running and did all our planned errands. However, I had unfortunately been feeling slightly under the weather, so I hit a wall quite early until I could take medicine. Luckily for me, when the medicine kicked in I felt brand new. Sunday was spent lounging around the house all day to help me for the long week ahead. Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday were all spent at work. While my job isn't very hard, I still dread going every day. Wednesday I spent the day getting my nails done and going grocery shopping done for the last few weeks of the semester. My mistake was going to the grocery stores the day before Thanksgiving, never again. Thanksgiving was spent at my aunt's house with my whole family. It was nice being able to see everyone again, as it had been awhile since the last time. To wrap up the week, Sunday I made the long journey back to Ada. 

    It's always bitter sweet coming back to school. I miss seeing my friends and making those lasting college memories, but I also enjoy being home. I have no idea how I'll manage to keep myself motivated for these next three weeks as I'm already dreading finals and all the last minute group projects. I'm ready to be sitting next to my Christmas tree watching Hallmark movies, how about you?


Until next time XOXO,


Hallie

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  1. Sydney VanderbiltDecember 6, 2022 at 11:30 AM

    Hey Hallie! Happy to hear that you had an enjoyable break! I agree that it was bitter sweet coming back to school but we are so close to finishing the semester. Good luck on all your finals!

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