My Turkey Trot: Chicago to Kansas

Monday morning, here you are. I really didn’t know when I would be seeing you, but this last week flew by. Shucks! I have been dreading this day all week long. If you’re just catching back up with my life, as you should be, I took last week off from my blog to just relax, unwind and get away. It was wonderful not having the hassle of posts and photoshopping and thinking (ha ha). But it is exciting to be back on this end of things. Throughout last week I was able to make friends with several of you via our social networking tool, Twitter! (Shout out to you guys — holla!) Anyways, I hope many of you were able to enjoy your time away from work and school and enjoy your family or just get some peace of mind.

Saturday, 20th November-Tuesday, 23rd November — Chicago, IL.

Tuesday, 23rd November-Wednesday, 24th November — Columbia, MO.

Thursday, 25th November-Sunday, 28th November — Kansas City, MO.

I sit here in the office on this lonely Friday afternoon. What am I doing? Well, I am replaying Francis and the Lights single Darling, It’s Alright and continue counting down the minutes to five o’clock. Then I will head home to finish laudry, pack my bags and car and head to the windy city of Chicago. I joke around every now and then that I am in need of a vacation, but honestly, I beyond ready for this week away from everything. Since classes began in August, I have been going nonstop, every weekend, no breaks. Finally, a week off, from everything.

Saturday morning I leave bright and early for Chicago where I have a jam packed few days. Tuesday I head back to Missouri where I will spend the evening and then travel on to Kansas City for Thanksgiving and a weekend of college football — the University of Missouri vs. the University of Kansas.

Over the last few weeks I have given a lot of thought to my blog, and after much consideration I have decided that I too will take a short hiatus starting this evening. I will be back Monday, 29th November. So, don’t delete me or forget about me, I’ll be back.

Have a very safe and satisfying Thanksgiving! (Tweet me)

Thanksgiving Break is so close I can practically smell the turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, oh, you get the idea. Before I head to the parentals and spend time with my family and just getting to relax, I thought it would be best to compile a list of do’s and don’ts of being home.

• Your parents are going to be super excited to see you, so prepare yourself. Give your undivided attention on the first day.
• Many of your friends will call you, but spend the first day with the ‘rents!
• Some important topics to hit are how well you’re doing in classes, then mention that you brought home some laundry for them to do. Then talk about how you spend some weekends in studying and that you do not party every night, now it’s time to ask for money. It’s a process.
• Don’t be surprised when your parents expect you to be in by midnight. Yeah, you’re probably used to coming and going at all hours of the night, but just suck it up for the week. Who knows, maybe they’ll lax up on ya.
• Don’t watch those awkward YouTube videos in the living room or in the kitchen with your parents around, sometimes they really don’t find them too humorous.
• Make sure you’ve come up with a good lie as to why you have a black and blue bruise on your shin from falling down the stairs while you were wasted at college party.

Got any other tips for a successful Thanksgiving break at home?