Countdown to Home

Ahhh, finals week is coming. Nothing like the pressure of exams, papers, and final projects to drive a whole college campus batty. I have had a countdown going since I returned from Spring Break. As of today, I have 11 days until I hand in that last scantron sheet and pack up my insane amount of clothes to go home. I fully intend on being certifiably insane by then, so I wanted to post my wish list of the things I plan on doing once I get home. In honor of the 11 days I have left, here are the 11 things I am most looking forward to once I get home.

1. See and hang out with my family, especially my little sister. I miss seeing her daily.

2. Cuddle with my dogs. They can misbehave and destroy things all they want as long as they come cuddle with me after.

3. Go to my church for my favorite Sunday service. Nothing beats listing to my pastor deliver a powerful message.

4. Sleep in my own bed/ wake up whenever I want instead of when my alarm clock goes off.

5. Go shopping! Weird, because I happen to go to school so close to the largest mall in America.

6. Take a walk on the beach by the lake with my some friends. One of the best things to do while living by the lake, enjoying the breeze and sand under my feet.

7. Get a smoothe from my favorite little food shack. They are so much better than Jamba and Orange Julius.

8. Have dinner at my grandparents house. I only eat ribs when my grandma makes them so I can't wait to indulge.

9. Watch some high school athletic events, particularly going to track meets. I love the sport and being at a meet brings back so many great memories.

10. Return to my high school to watch my cousin graduate. It stills feels like yesterday that I was there graduating. Man, two years has gone by fast!

11. Be lazy. Yes, my life is not as stressful as some. However, after the craziness of the last month and all that has happened, doing nothing will do my body some good. Maybe I will even get a much needed mani/pedi.

If you can't tell, I am excited to be home. I love where I go to school, but nothing beats going home.

~AJ

"There is no finish line."~Nike.