Plans For Winter Break

Posted December 8, 2025 by Emmy Mahoney

During the final weeks of the semester, when I am supposed to be focused on papers, presentations, and projects, my passions for my hobbies always seem to resurge with a vengeance. However, by the time my finals have all been submitted, I never remember what projects I actually want to do over winter break. This time around, I have started keeping a list. 

First, I would like to complete some crafts that I started over the summer and early fall. If you have been following along with my posts, I have been crocheting a scarf since the beginning of this semester. I have just a little bit more yarn left before it is finished, which will be perfect for the ongoing and upcoming cold weather. I have a few more projects I would like to make progress on, including a scrapbook, a cookbook, and another scarf. 

Second, I would like to read. It seems that whenever I have an important deadline, the Libby app informs me that all of the library books I have been waiting for are ready. In such fashion, I received a notification from the app this past week letting me know that five of the books I have been waiting for are available. The second that I have submitted my last final, I will be unsuspending every hold, immediately. 

Third, even though it is winter break, it does not mean that learning stops for me. I plan on revisiting some of the languages that I have learned in the past. Specifically, I would like to revisit both Russian and Spanish. My favorite method of language learning includes keeping a journal in that language and writing about my life. 

I know that this is an ambitious list for such a short break, but even just making progress on some of these projects would amount to a success. I hope you all have a wonderful winter break, and are able to rest and relax!