Home away from home
An opportunity to step out of a world surrounded by pressures and numerous deadlines should not be taken for granted.
Easter vacation was an excellent opportunity and perfect timing for a home rejuvenation.
With the pressures of school and what comes after graduating, there is nothing better than a trip home to hang out with family and old friends.
As the time ticks down to graduation, it seems like pressures are flying in from every direction. The pressures to find a job with proper pay and benefits, find a place to call home, finish school, spend quality time with friends before they split for the summer and so many other things seeming to randomly pop up have been boggling my mind, which in turn has nearly tripled my stress level.
I feel when I go home there are no pressures, everyone is always in a good mood and activities with friends are endless. Although those who live in my hometown may have a different opinion about the city and its lack of entertainment, I have been away and have experienced life beyond its boundaries, causing me to have a greater appreciation for home.
The stress-free life under my parents’ roof is greatly treasured, but after catching my breath and getting a grasp on reality, I was ready to plunge back into Fargo life.
I was always the girl who needed to venture out and discover the world before I would feel complete. As the years pass, I value my family more than my personal quests.
Although I may feel completely stress-free at home, I know if it were my permanent residence, I would somehow create a life bursting at the seams with stress.
For now, I will always cherish my time at home and will try to cram in as many activities with as many different people as possible, since the opportunities to go back are becoming farther and fewer.
After a weekend home, I carried back fun memories and a comforting feeling of knowing that no matter where my life takes me and how long I’m away, I will always have a place to call home.
I know I will have to experience the world and live in a multitude of awkward places, but I have a sense that before my life is over, I will be back home and loving every second of my life surrounded by the ones I love most.