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Dear 2020

Thank you for being the actual worst year of my life.

Alexis Swingendorf

Jun 29, 2020

Purdue University

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Dear 2020,

This year has been the worst, yet has the possibility of being the best year of our lives. Through a pandemic, murder hornets, and what is sure to come in the second half, 2020 has been the year that has resulted in a lot of pain and disappointment.

I hated finding out that my semester on campus was cut short, and that the internship I had hoped for was cancelled because of social distancing guideline. I hated finding out that there was no sports for the summer, and my ability to see my friends was miniscule. It broke my heart knowing that my work was going to feel less real because all of my classes were through online platforms.

2020 has been a year full of regret and disappointment, but I have chose to use this year as a year of growth, working hard to make sure that my time at home, which seemed rather unending (it's been 2020 for about 14 years at this point) was going to result in becoming a better person.

2020 has been terrible, but I am determined to make 2020 my best year yet.

I know that I am not perfect, and it has become increasingly more obvious with all of my time to think while at home. 2020 is the year in which I can take hold of everything that has become more negative in my life, particularly because it seems I have lost control of everything external. It is during this time that I can work on myself and not work on trying to help the whole world.

So 2020, this year has sucked. There has been things I haven't been able to understand, but I have worked hard to learn more about some of the things impacting the world. There have been things that have resulted in my life being changed and I'm working hard to make sure that my life changes for the better. I've watched as I've had to spend three months not talking to my friends in person so that we can make sure we aren't putting anyone at risk. I've worked hard to make sure that I have a lot of masks available so that way I can protect those around me.

Most importantly, I have focused on working on my personality, making sure that I am the kind of person that I want people to see and love. I've worked on becoming morw aware of myself, my problems, and my privilege. 2020, thank you for giving me a chance to be a better person, even though you have been the worst year.

Sincerely,

a very thankful person that this has been terrible

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

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1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

Some of your best ideas come through boredom.

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2. Oh crap, that's due TODAY?!

3. Can I nap in here?

4. I wonder what they're serving at the cafeteria.

5. How much does my teacher even get paid?

6. How much will I get paid?

7. This is the longest 50 minutes of my life.

8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

9. How much do street performers make anyway?

10. Why am I here? I could be a street performer by now.

11. Oh right, I'm not talented.

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