My Series of Unfortunate Events: Home for the holidays
It's the most wonderful time of
the year! Apple pies, gift-wrapping
and an endless amount of lipstick
kisses from Aunt Judy could only
mean one thing: you're home for
the holidays.
There's no denying that the Christmas season truly is magical, and it's lovely to get to spend some quality time with family members, but three whole weeks of it? After you've completed your exams, the excitement of going home to Mom and Dad will be at an all time high. Your necessities are packed into the back of the minivan, and you wave goodbye to your dust bunnyinfested student home (just me?).
The first week in your hometown is nothing but hot cocoa and board games, and it's not until about day eight that the novelty begins to wear off. Your big brother will not give up the remote so that you can watch your favourite TLC shows, your parents are forcing you to clean your room, and you're really starting to miss Kraft Dinner. The final week is nothing but a scene from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and there's nothing you want for Christmas more than to get the heck out of there.
However, being home for the holidays doesn't have to be all that bad; it can actually be quite enjoyable. Consider this your survival guide:
- Be sure to take some time for yourself. Whether this means having to rent a hotel room, or maybe just going on a long walk or run, be alone every now and then to clear your mind and stay as sane as possible.
- Something else to keep in the back of your head is the realization that it is only three weeks; after that, you can go back to being the mature, sophisticated student we all know you are when you're at school.
- Appreciate the time with your family, especially extended family members who you might not get to see all that often.
- Lastly, communication goes a long way. Your parents probably still see you as the eight-year-old who was ecstatic to receive an Easy-Bake Oven. Let them know how you've grown and what your new interests are. This will prevent any fake excitement on Christmas morning.
If you're still struggling to find any ounce of joy left during your last couple of days at home, think of all of that leftover turkey.
Happy Holidays!
There's no denying that the Christmas season truly is magical, and it's lovely to get to spend some quality time with family members, but three whole weeks of it? After you've completed your exams, the excitement of going home to Mom and Dad will be at an all time high. Your necessities are packed into the back of the minivan, and you wave goodbye to your dust bunnyinfested student home (just me?).
The first week in your hometown is nothing but hot cocoa and board games, and it's not until about day eight that the novelty begins to wear off. Your big brother will not give up the remote so that you can watch your favourite TLC shows, your parents are forcing you to clean your room, and you're really starting to miss Kraft Dinner. The final week is nothing but a scene from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, and there's nothing you want for Christmas more than to get the heck out of there.
However, being home for the holidays doesn't have to be all that bad; it can actually be quite enjoyable. Consider this your survival guide:
- Be sure to take some time for yourself. Whether this means having to rent a hotel room, or maybe just going on a long walk or run, be alone every now and then to clear your mind and stay as sane as possible.
- Something else to keep in the back of your head is the realization that it is only three weeks; after that, you can go back to being the mature, sophisticated student we all know you are when you're at school.
- Appreciate the time with your family, especially extended family members who you might not get to see all that often.
- Lastly, communication goes a long way. Your parents probably still see you as the eight-year-old who was ecstatic to receive an Easy-Bake Oven. Let them know how you've grown and what your new interests are. This will prevent any fake excitement on Christmas morning.
If you're still struggling to find any ounce of joy left during your last couple of days at home, think of all of that leftover turkey.
Happy Holidays!
