Thanksgiving Break!

It's finally here! Only two more sleeps until I get to go home for Thanksgiving break. You thought I was unmotivated last week? You haven't seen anything yet. This week is already shortened for me since I don't have class on Friday, but I still seem to have no desire to do any of my work. I have multiple projects going on right now, my capstone and lots of papers coming due. While I have good time management skills, it's still important to take some time for yourself to relax a bit and give your brain a break. The problem I have is getting back to work once I've had my break.

One way I've tried to stick to working on all my projects is by not changing into comfy clothes when I get home. Once I change, I am in a mindset where the day is done and I don't have any more work for the night, when it's not often the case. I have also been staying longer at work to encourage me to work on homework. For the most part, my job consists of making social media posts when needed. Some days, I don't need to make a post so I wait around until I do. This waiting period is often full of me doing homework. Since I'm not at home, it forces me to focus more and not be on my phone as much. I've also found lighting a candle to help me get in the right mindset to complete all my homework. My latest candle smells like hot chocolate, so it's a very warm smell. While I'm dreading all the work I have to get done this week, I just have to keep reminding myself I'll be home soon. I'm not necessarily home sick, but I want to remove myself from Ada so I don't have to think about school as much. Each day, my mom has been sending me text countdowns until I'm home and they've been giving me the extra push I need. I think me being away from home for so long always takes the hardest toll on my mom. We do just about everything together, so when I leave for school, she loses her partner in crime. One thing I'm not excited for is the cold back at home. This week has been pretty chilly in Ada, but Cleveland cold is a whole different type of cold. By the time I adjust to the cold, it'll be time for me to come back.

One thing I'm looking forward to coming back is my birthday. I'll be 22 years old on December 2nd and I'm not ready for it. I already feel so old with graduating soon, so now being older than some of my friends makes it even worse. I'm not sure yet what I'll be doing for my birthday, I'm thinking of just doing a small dinner with my friends. Since it's not a milestone birthday, it feels weird doing something extravagant. The next step is deciding where and when I want to hold it, so it's time to put my party planner hat on!

Until next time XOXO,

Hallie

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