When I'm home during breaks from the rigorous life of college, I take full advantage of the opportunity, in both good and bad ways.
(The following is mainly referring to my most recent collegiate break: Feb. 10-14)
When I'm home I eat a lot. In the three days I've been in my abode, I've consumed Little Debbie snacks, numerous Oreos, a few bowls of ice cream, Wheat Thins, bowls on bowls of cereal (c-ski), PB&Js, and much more.
When I'm home I find myself sitting and staring at a computer screen longer than I should be. What could I accomplish if I spent even half that time elsewhere? I should have read more during this brief break.
When I'm home I watch more minutes of SportsCenter from my basement couch than I have watched total from my dorm room's couch since August.
When I'm home I glue my eyes to as many Full House episodes as you can imagine. I like this part. I need that dose of Bob Saget, John Stamos, Lori Loughlin, and every other cast member involved in one of the greatest shows ever created. It causes me to smile.
When I'm home I create weird games in my basement. This is usually due to sporadic boredom. This break I created a game called Bounce Ball, a game that requires you to bounce a ball into a bowl. Only one bounce is allowed. If it lands in the bowl after two bounces, it's no good. Apparently my sister has thrown up in the bowl I've been utilizing? Pretty gross, but regardless it's an enjoyable game.
When I'm home I let my dreams run wild. I have dreams. They may come true one day. Let's see where God takes me on this journey.
When I'm home I own no set schedule. It's sort of nice and sort of bad. Let's just say I love my breaks from the academic atmosphere, but I know I could do so many more productive things with the free time God grants me.
It's back to the grind at Hope College tomorrow. Arrival time will be around 6 p.m. and I'm going to make the remainder of this semester a productive and satisfying one. I was somewhat out of sync in the first month I was back after our extensive Christmas Break. Academics will push me and I need to be dedicated to my work. Track will ask me to run numerous miles, but I love it. Deadlines will loom and there will be obstacles, but it's so reassuring to know that God will be right by my side every second. Let's go for it.
If you're committed and possess a positive attitude, I'll say the sky's the limit.
