I was so excited on Wednesday night that I barely got any sleep. I was up and ready to go to the airport at 3am Thursday morning. I was there so early that security wasn't even open yet! But I was able to get on the flight (yay aisle seat!) with no issues and made it to New Jersey. One of my best friends picked me up and we were on our way to surprise my SO!
Now my SO was supposed to be at school when we surprised him. But he decided to get some coffee at the local gas station instead *grrr* so I did not get to take a video of me surprising him. But this was his reaction....
My friend and I walked into the aisle that he was in (looking at potato chips haha). He looked over, saw Emily, and was like "Oh hey" and then saw me. He then got this shocked/confused look on his face and went "Wait... Ellen?! What are you doing here?! Don't you have school?!" It took about 2 minutes for him to realize that this was really happening and to give me a hug
He then had trouble letting me out of said hug! I don't think it really sunk in that I was there for about 30 minutes haha. It was adorable - not quite the reaction I had expected (I expected less confusion :P) but it was the cutest thing ever and he really was sooo happy to see me - after he realized what was happening 
Us in the parking lot of the gas station about 30 minutes after I surprised him
We spent most of the weekend cuddling, watching movies/Netflix, having some well-needed intimate time, eating delicious Jersey food, and just being blissfully happy. We got to spend a pretty good amount of time together. He still had to work of course but I was able to go out with him on Thursday night and then spend parts of Friday and Saturday with him so all and all it was a pretty good chunk of time!
It was definitely a weekend that I needed for my mental health, although I now reallyyy want to transfer colleges to be closer to him, to move back into our cozy (and now clean) apartment, and to be happier. I can't though
I just keep reminding myself that I get to see my SO way more often than a lot of people on here and that I will be living with him again for my 1 month Christmas break and 3.5 month summer break! And due to Thanksgiving I only have to wait one month to see him again which is no big deal! I just wanted to thank everyone on here who told me to "Go for it!" when I asked whether or not I should take this vacation. It was an amazing weekend and I'm so glad I took your advice!
Glad you had a good visit!!
Apparently the confusion is normal - I feel better now