Do catch up with old friends.
Let’s face it – we all don’t have the time during the school year to keep up with our old friends at home. Make sure to set some time aside for them to keep those friendships alive. Plan a reunion for New Year’s Day or a group dinner. Either way, it’s important to stay updated with your old friends. We can’t depend solely on their Facebook statuses and Twitter updates.
Don’t catch up with your ex(es).
Just don’t. It’s that simple. Sometimes it’s just better to leave things the way they are than to try and catch up. I know you’re curious about what’s been going on in their lives, but that’s what Facebook stalking is for! Seeing them may spark some old feelings and alter the reality of the situation. They are called exes for a reason. Don’t bring the extra baggage back to school.
Do splurge on something for yourself.
You worked hard this semester and you splurged on everyone on your Christmas list, so why not give yourself a pat on a back, a break, and a present? Had your eye on that dress from the display window? You earned it, so buy it! Just don’t overindulge.
Don’t spend all your gift cards (from holiday presents) at one time.
Since we’re getting older, most of our presents may be gift cards. Even though you may be tempted to spend them all at once on your first visit to an actual mall (Boone Mall does not count), save them for different occasions. Sometimes we just buy things for the sake of buying, so don’t do that with your gift cards! Save them for something you really want.
Do get sleep.
Even though this is an obvious one, many of us still don’t get enough sleep over break. All of our friends are home on break too and we want to accomplish everything on our to-do-during-break list that we knock off sleep. Get the full eight hours. You’ll want to feel rejuvenated when you come back from break!
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Don’t mess up your sleep schedule.
Messing up your sleep schedule can be one of the easiest things to do over break. Either we oversleep or don’t get enough. Although it seems like a wonderful idea to spend a majority of break taking eight naps a day on the couch and then staying up to watch infomercials, make sure you’re sleeping at appropriate times. This will prevent you from really screwing up the sleep schedule once Spring semester starts.
Do a Pinterest project!
Sign into your Pinterest account and look at your recipe board or craft board (I know each and every one of you have one! And if you don’t, get one!) Now, pick a project or two and DO IT! It’s time you actually did one of these amazing craft projects or recipes now that you actually have time. You’ll feel more accomplished and bring out your crafty side.
Other dos:
Do start writing your New Year’s Resolutions.
Do buy a new planner.
Do see a live show.
Do take advantage of your Netflix account.
Do change up your style a bit. (New haircut? Try colored tights?)
Other don’ts:
Don’t spend all of your time on the computer. (Aren’t you tired of looking at this glowing computer screen after this semester?)
Don’t go to the tanning bed. Just don’t.
Don’t forget to stay active!
Don’t gain holiday pounds. (Don’t let go of yourself too much)
And last but definitely not least, do have fun, relax, and enjoy yourself. You deserve it. Here’s to accomplishing and surviving Fall semester of 2011!