In honor of my first 10 weeks at college, I’ve decided to take a minute and use today’s post to reflect on what I miss most about living away from home.

Aside from the obvious homesickness for my parents, friends, family, and pets, there are a few random things that I really miss.  And the first, and most shocking, is how much I missed my dishwasher!  It seems weird to say, but I didn’t realize how much of a hassle it is to hand-wash dishes- especially when I use them for at least one meal a day.  Now, before I make a cup of coffee, I really have to weigh out the pros and cons; am I in such a caffeine frenzy that I need that coffee?  Is it worth it to have to wash that cup afterwards?  And often, the answer is no.  It seems ridiculous, but I never truly realized how much I took having a dishwasher for granted: it does all the work and most of the time, isn’t a whole hallway away.

This next ‘craving’ isn’t going to seem all that surprising, especially to anyone who has ever lived in a dorm room.  I really miss my bathroom; the ability to actually take my shoes off in the shower without fear of stepping on something gross and not having to lug shampoo, conditioner, soap, and a towel to the bathroom is so luxurious I almost forgot what it was like!

Lastly, what I miss a whole lot is going to Target.  Anyone who knows me knows that I am a nut for Target!  Most- if not all- of my dorm room decor and storage is from Target, and so are a lot of my clothes!  As one of my favorite stores, it’s been hard to be without it for a few months, but I already have a list ready to go for when I get back home!

But, besides these silly little quirks, I truly am #thriving at Miami.  I found the right school for me, have a great core group of friends, and truly feel like I’m the best version of myself.  Thanks to everyone who continues to support me throughout this process, from care packages to cards- even to texts or phone calls- I know I am loved!

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