ROBERT SHOYKHET

Late GPOYW / End of Break Thoughts

Since I haven’t posted a real GPOYW in a while, I figured I’d combine a late one with some thoughts. Just for funsies. Okay, let’s go.

1. This was definitely one of the best breaks I’ve ever had, seriously. It felt longer than it was, and I got to do everything I wanted to do over break:

• I hung out with a couple of my friends who I haven’t hung out with simply because we’ve been busy and neglectful. It was great being reminded why we were friends in the first place. Now I just hope we don’t forget to hang out again soon!
• I got to see a few friends who have been away at college for what feels like forever, which was amazing. The coolest part was that it felt totally right, it didn’t feel like they had ever left. The whole time I was thinking “Why don’t we hang out like this more often?”, only to realize that the answer was that we live in different parts of the country now.
• Finally, I hung out with my grandparents a lot. That sounds silly, but honestly, it meant a lot to me. They annoy me sometimes, but they’re basically my second set of parents. They raised me just as much, if not more, than my own mom and dad did. I really wouldn’t be who I am today without them, and I always feel awful that I neglect them so much. I’m such a stereotypical, ungrateful, teenage grandson.

2. At the end of most breaks or vacations I usually say “OMG THAT FLEW BY SO FAST!”, but in this situation, that isn’t true. This break felt like it lasted 2 or 3 weeks, not just five days. It was a good, long break. I got a lot done. That being said, I really don’t want to go back to college tomorrow.

3. Tonight is going to be a long night. I have two essays to write, a ton of English work to catch up on, math homework, reading for philosophy, and I have to finish cleaning my room. I’ve pretty much decided that I will start doing all of this at 8PM tonight, and whether I am finished or not, I’m going to bed at 2AM. That way, I’ll have 6 hours to get all of my work done, and still manage to get 4-5 hours of sleep. Oh yes, bring on the tea and coffee, and keep it coming.

4. Finally, I’d like to go ahead and link you to a few of my best friends who I got to see over break. At least, the ones that are on Tumblr. Do me a favor and follow these guys and gals if you aren’t already… they totally deserve it.

Andrea Springer
Hannah Weiler
Will Sisskind
Paddy Foran
Zoe Kaier-Green
Marisa Bryan
Chris Licitra
Jo D’Aloisio

Thank you all for making my break so special and amazing. I really an honestly love each and every one of you for everything you’ve done for me, for all the laughs, for all the hugs, for all the ridiculousness, even for all the drama… because god is it entertaining when you look back on it.

Thank you, and I love you all.