7½ Tips for Surviving Your Holiday Away From Grebel

As the term draws to an end, I try to remember what my life was before Grebel. Vague memories of days without death muffins are all that I come up with. It’s hard to imagine what my first Christmas home from university will be like. What culture shock! So, if you’re dreading move-out day and being away from your many Grebel friends, here are some tips to help you get through. See you soon, and happy holidays!

1. Don’t actually leave. Find yourself a comfortable hiding spot in the air ducts (or somewhere…) and wait until the dons leave. Then, enjoy free reign of the place.

2. If hibernation isn’t really your style, scavenge food from the caf, enough for one week, and slowly wean yourself off Grebel food. This is less shocking to your system than a “cold turkey” approach.

3. Work the “c”-word into every conversation that you have with relatives. Community, people! (Get your heads out of the gutter.)

4. Eat butter. Lots.

5. Play loud music and invite friends over between 10:00 pm and 11:00. It’s expressive hour!

6. Eat all of your meals off of a tray, even your turkey dinner.

7. Sing a harmony part to every song that you hear, à la David Penny and the Coppers.

7½. Have toast on Christmas night…because it’s Thursday.

Written By: Kyrie Vala-Webb