By David Nasongkhla, Commentary Co-Editor
Ok, ok. I know you’re going to read this and think, “What a loser,” but I don’t care. What’s the deal with spring break? Am I the only one who goes home for spring break and either works or just hangs out with friends?
I bet it’s wonderful to go to exotic places like Cancun or Punta Cana, but from what I hear, planning these trips are a hassle and cost a lot of money. That’s not my cup of tea.
Going home, relaxing, enjoying some good home cooked food and seeing friends are what my spring breaks are all about. I like to get reacquainted with my hometown of New York City and do it all for free. Ok, ok. I know you’re going to read this and think, “What a loser,” but I don’t care. What’s the deal with spring break? Am I the only one who goes home for spring break and either works or just hangs out with friends?
I bet it’s wonderful to go to exotic places like Cancun or Punta Cana, but from what I hear, planning these trips are a hassle and cost a lot of money. That’s not my cup of tea.
Going home, relaxing, enjoying some good home cooked food and seeing friends are what my spring breaks are all about. I like to get reacquainted with my hometown of New York City and do it all for free.
My idea of the perfect spring break is to watch some Knicks basketball (although there’s not really much to watch there lately), catch up on some movies and most importantly sleep in my own bed.
Forgive me if I don’t share the same enthusiasm about spring break as some of you out there, but for me, it’s just a time to relax, recuperate and get ready for the second half of the semester.
“David, you are such a grouch,” you say? No, I’m not a grouch. I’m just simple when it comes to my vacation time. However, I understand why spring break is so popular.
“Spring break gives students a chance to go somewhere different and exciting where we can relax and have fun” said senior Jane Libert, who has plans to travel this spring break.
“It’s a time you get to really soak in because you have the whole week off to spend with your friends, where nothing else matters,” said a buddy of mine from Penn State University, who plans on filming a road trip to Florida for his spring break.
“Especially during senior year, when it’s probably the last time you’ll have to be able to have fun” he added.
I see where they are coming from, and I get it. After all, all the beautiful women in scantily clad bathing suits are one reason to go to Mexico or Puerto Rico (Lydia if you read this, I apologize, but keep reading). But at the same time, relaxing back home in New York and playing with my dog are fun enough.
So in conclusion, while many of you in fact will classify me as a loser, I understand why. I guess, it’s just a matter of “whatever floats your boat” and the East River floats mine just fine.