Thanksgiving is finally here!
Ladies, time between now and Thanksgiving break feels painfully slow! It’s only a few days but they are just dragging on. Plus, it feels like all of our professors don’t really want to let us go softly. Oh no! They continue to pile on the readings, projects, and tests. Yeah, they must also get a laugh at reminding us that the dreaded finals are approaching. Fear no more, my lovely friends! You need a pep talk. Keep your eyes on the prize! The work now is grueling but in a few days we will be free…at least for a few days. Change that anxiety and instead be grateful!
Be thankful because we get a FULL week of break (can I get an AMEN?). How many universities give their students a whole week off for Thanksgiving? Not even high schools or elementary schools give so many days off. If they’re lucky, they get three days. Sleep in, hang out, watch movies, shop, or even go for a hike! This break is for YOU! Enjoy it doing the things you love that you usually can’t do.
Be thankful Thanksgiving is an excuse to be with family. It’s one of those days of the year where it is absolutely necessary to be with family, friends, and loved ones. School, work, Facebook, soccer practice–they are all so easy to get caught up on. It’s nice to relax and have fun with those who love you once in a while. So take advantage that almost everything is dropped for this big day, and enjoy the company!
Be thankful we get to eat to our hearts content without being judged (even though we all feel a little dirty for eating the whole platter of brownies…okay maybe it’s just me). We can use this feast honoring the holiday as an excuse to stop counting calories for once and actually enjoy every bite!
Basically, there’s a theme here. Relax. You need it and you deserve it. Don’t let these last crazy days discourage you. Remember we also get closer to Christmas and that means another break! You just need to get through this week and finals! The price we are paying may be high now, but the rewards are oh so priceless!
Enjoy your break and enjoy that turkey, but you may want to hide those brownies or else they may disappear if I’m around! Seriously though consider yourself warned!