Hey all you late birthdays. You’re not alone. It’s a struggle out there. Yeah, you know what I’m talking about...being the last one to turn 21 out of all your friends. Talk about being the black sheep. The odd one out. Cady Heron before she turned into a “plastic.” It’s so unfortunate, honestly. You cringe every time your friends talk about their plans in front of you. And the worst part is, you can’t even do anything about it.

Tardy to the 21 party? These nine struggles are totally for you:

1. Everyone orders drinks when out to dinner, while you’re sippin’ on that water with lemon.

At least you’re healthier. Have fun drinking your high-calorie drinks.

2. Your friends talk about their weekend plans and you sit there internally crying.

It’s fine, don’t worry about me. I’ll just stay in by myself. And be bitter.

3. Speaking of being bitter, you can’t help it.

Ugh, my best friend is 21 and I’m not. That is so rude.

4. Severe case of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). All. The. Time.

You can’t even get yourself to open up SnapChat because you know all your friends will have stories up. Or any social media for that matter.

5. The countdown on your phone couldn’t come any quicker.

You can try and convince yourself that 105 days will fly by soon. Nah, it won’t.

6. It’s the one year you’re actually bitter about having a late birthday.

MOM?! WHY WASN’T I BORN IN JANUARY?

7. You’re way too excited for your renewed license to come.

Solid proof that you’re a legal drinking American.

8. You’re automatically the chosen DD.

You can’t even fight this one even if you tried.

9. Convincing yourself that watching Netflix all alone is fun.

Sometimes it is, but not when all your friends are out without you!!

However, there is one pro... all your friends will be of age for your birthday! There's no excuse for them not to join the festivities. #LIT. But in all seriousness, don’t rush your life away. Enjoy being young. Time flies and your birthday will be here before you know it. And when it does come, you’re bound to have an amazing time. Cheers!