I’ve been feeling the back to school, back to work, back to “real life” blues. I’m sure it hits most people after the holidays start to come to an end, so if you’re one of them, you’re most certainly not alone. I understand this feeling on a deep level. The magic of Christmas time and celebrating the new year is so intoxicating, you never want to leave that bubble. That feeling doesn’t only come from the beautiful and colorful decorations you see on every window display, the twinkle lights glittering away or the warm winter drinks. It’s about the people you surround yourself with during this time that are most special. That is what you don’t want to leave. We spend the holidays with people nearest and dearest to us, who love us the most.
I spent my break with my family, as I always do! Leaving my sunny home was hard, but saying goodbye to my family was the toughest part of all. No amount of time with them will ever be long enough.
Coming back to a snowy and gray Wisconsin after any break just amplifies the homesickness even more. I’m honestly lucky, because I get to be on a school schedule that has designated time off built in, so I always know the next time I’ll see my family. This is often not the case when people begin life in the working world. All that being said, no one has to feel this way by themselves. Find your people during this time, and you’ll come out stronger on the other side. For now, I’m counting my blessings, and the days until I’m home again!