What I’m Looking Forward To

Note that as I’m writing this, it’s Tuesday night and I’ve studied for my two Wednesday exams just about as much as I can imagine studying for them. If I could (and if were certain I could stay awake), I’d probably take them right now just to be done. But I feel relatively confident, if quite drained, so I guess that’s a good thing.

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After both my exams, though, I will be on spring break – and I am so very ready. I absolutely adore school and my friends and pretty much everything about Chicago, but there are a lot of things I’m looking forward to about my break. Let’s talk about those (in no particular order)!

• The food

I don’t think I’ve fully expressed how dissatisfied I am with UChicago’s food. It’s not a big deal, I guess, but I plan to thoroughly enjoy going out to eat, cooking, and baking while I am on break. Life is too short to not eat delicious things 😉

• Seeing my family

My parents are some of my best friends, and even though I talk to them quite a bit, it’s not the same as just relaxing with them and talking to them and seeing their faces. Also, we’re having a joint birthday party for me and my cousin on Saturday (okay, it’s mostly for him because he’s the littler one), so I’ll get to see grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. I love them all and can’t wait.

• (Maybe) seeing some old friends

Since UChicago is on the quarter system, my breaks are different than most of my friends’, whose schools operate on semesters. That said, I think I should be able to see at least one or two of my high school friends while I’m home, and that makes me happy.

• Cuddling/walking my puppy

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There is nothing like the love a dog gives you. I’m so, so glad Pippa doesn’t “forget” me in my long, school-induced absences.

• Shopping

I will be both clothes shopping (spring clothes!) and grocery shopping (stock up for next quarter!), and I’m just really excited. I adore wandering around stores and looking at all the cool food and trying on all the cute clothes. Plus, I’m just happy that the weather is starting to warm up!

• New York

I’ll fill you in more when I know more, but I’ll be spending a few days during break in New York. I’m curious to see what I learn, and obviously ecstatic about the fact that it means I can try out some good New York food 😀

• Relaxing

Like I said, I adore school, but it is a little exhausting sometimes. This quarter totally flew by, and while I am eagerly anticipating the next one, I’m glad there is a bit of a break in between. I’d love some time to chill and cook and bake and read and write. Spring break sounds perfect for that!

What were/are your spring break plans (if you have one, that is)?

What are you looking forward to this week?