We millennials deal with a lot of difficult problems, from getting a suitable number of likes on our instas to massive Student Loan debt. There are highs, and there are lows in our young lives, and there are a lot of times when others let us down. Whether you seek refuge in a phone call home to mom or prefer to live vicariously through the Kardashians' snapstories, there is nothing more comfortable than-you guessed it-food. So, in honor of all things sweet and savory, I bless you with a list of 10 Times Food Was There For You When People Weren't.
1. When You Didn't Get Into Your Dream School
Screw you college admission offices. I don't need you to be there for me. I have the golden arches. I don't know about you guys, but I'm still low-key on the wait list for my first choice school that I applied to last fall. Go figure. As soon as I got the news, my brother took me to McDonald's AND Wendy's for the perfect chicken nugget/frosty combo. My heart has never felt so warm and fuzzy. Nothing gives you an appetite quite like (kinda?) getting rejected. Speaking of rejection, this leads me to number two on the list...
2. When Your Boyfriend/Girlfriend Broke Up With You
Hurts, don't it? It's all good though! Your ex-bae will be hardcore regretting their decision to leave a dime like you once they realize they can't share that giant tub of ice cream with you. The only boys I need are named Ben & Jerry. (Okay, you too dad and brothers in case you're reading this)
3. When You Didn't Have a Valentine
I don't need to waste money exchanging gifts and going to dinner on Valentine's Day when I could be chugging a bottle of white wine with the ladies and saving dough with that 90% off candy the day AFTER Valentine's Day. #galentinesday
4. When You Got In A Fight With Your Roommate
When you aren't getting a long with your roommate it's hard to share a space...especially fridge space. Oh, was that YOUR chips and salsa, mom's homemade cookies, left over pasta, and gatorade in the fridge? Whoops sorry totally thought they were mine..honest mistake!
5. When You Were On a Bad Date
The company may be awkward, rude, or annoying, but hey free popcorn with the movie or a fancy meal might just get me to stay a little while longer.
6. When You Got A Bad Grade
Were you unprepared for that Spanish oral presentation and totally screwed up your grade for the entire semester? Fear not, for the only Spanish you need right now is some Spanish food. Nothing cools down the burn of failure quite like empanadas.
7. When You Miss An Ex-Friend
Nothing is quite like missing someone you used to share your deepest secrets with. Once upon a time, you thought you had an unbreakable, irreplaceable bond. It's been so long now you just kind of mistake that feeling of emptiness in your heart for the emptiness in your stomach. Anyone hungry?
8. When You Lost In Something You Shouldn't Have
Whether it was a close sports game, or a heated argument with the most obnoxious kid in class, you lost, you're tired, and above all else, you're hangry. Try calming down with a cool glass of milk and a giant plate of chocolate chip cookies. I promise, that'll do the trick.
9. When Your Parents Left You Home Alone
Yes, this can be fun because #partaytime!! But also, how the hell do those evil people expect you to fend for yourself in the wilderness that is an empty kitchen?! Thankfully, your parents left you enough money to order more than a few pizzas over the weekend as they know you are completely hopeless beyond making your own cereal. Open House Party!! Just kidding.This pizza's all mine.
10. When No One Invited You Out With Them
Oh yeah no I totally didn't want to go to that party or try that new bar in the city. It's cool. I'll be here. WITH PIZZA ALL TO MYSELF BETCHES MWAHAHA. #overit
Moral of the story is that we don't need anyone else to make us happy. To get through the tough times, we should rely on our own strength of heart and positive nature...and food, of course.
