Within our individual friend groups we all have our designated "roles." You might be the therapist, the mom, the comedian, the cook, or the best hugger. And, of course, we all have the overly enthusiastic optimist and the extremely depressing pessimist. We both encounter most of the same things everyday, but we all have different views on them. So here's a day in the life of the optimist vs. the pessimist. More like expectation vs. reality.

The Morning

The alarm goes off at 8 a.m. on a Monday.

The optimist jumps out of bed, feeling refreshed and happy. "Good morning world! Today is such a beautiful day! I cannot wait to spend my whole day in class, expanding my knowledge about anything and everything. I just love being up early and starting my day off right! The sun is up and so am I. I'm going to get some amazing coffee that is going to keep me energized! All of my homework is done and I am ready to take on the week!"

The pessimist looks at clock and then stares at ceiling. "Why am I awake? The sun is so bright that even the flowers are crying." They then stub their toe while getting out of bed. "Well today is already starting out great! What should I wear? You know what, I don't need to look nice today and it's not like anyone is going to care. The same goes goes for brushing my teeth. I already have three cavities, so what's one more! Alright, my hair is messy, I look frumpy, and it's time to leave!" The pessimist then walks out with a frown.

Class

The pessimist enters the room and thinks, "Great! Another useless Gen. Ed. that I do not care about. Oh, there was a test today? Well hand me that zero professor, because you have taught me nothing! I am pretty sure sure that the most that I learned from you is that there is Jesus Toast! I will take it, but do not expect much." The pessimist then stares at the test and answers C for each question. "Why is everyone still taking the test? You know what, I am out of here! Yay for failing grades and the morons who think that they are so smart! That's right, I went there!" The pessimist walks out.

Meanwhile, the optimist walks out of class while thinking, " I am going to ace the test tomorrow. I feel so prepared and my professor taught me absolutely everything that I need to know. I cannot wait to talk with those around me about what we're learning! Maybe we will even have a study group together tonight! The teacher called on me unexpectedly today, but I still knew the answer! I love class so much! I feel so much better after spending a great day in class. Studying for tomorrow's exam is going to be so much fun! I love my major and I know exactly what I'm doing with my life! I love college!"

Meeting New People

The optimist absolutely loves meeting new people. They believe that it is great to expand their horizons and to have a lot of friends. "Who knows? Maybe we will become best friends for life! We are going to be inseparable, I can just feel it! Everyone here is so nice! They always have a smile on their face! I just love that we all get along so well! We're going to be Facebook friends and best friends on Snapchat and now I am going to get more Instagram likes! This is so great!"

The pessimist absolutely hates meeting new people. "Just met this new transfer. What an idiot! I am pretty sure that he doesn't even know how grass grows. Oh well, he will probably transfer again since this school sucks. He had this nice warm smile and perky attitude that made me want to vomit. Maybe he will get along with my roommate. I have been wanting him to move out since day one. I should get them to meet and then maybe they can go frolic through the flowers together. What should I do with my new single? I'll probably watch Netflix and eat expired ice cream."

When Bae Walks By

The optimist sighs as they watch the bae walk by. "There goes my future husband. Oh my goodness, he is beautiful. We would be so cute together. I should go talk to him. You know, that would probably be a good idea. I mean, we are kind of friends. At least he knows that I exist. We have talked a few times. I think that he actually could like me. I am going to make the first move because I am feeling pretty confident right now. I look pretty cute today. Now is my chance. After today, I could actually call the bae mine without feeling completely stupid for saying that. Today is the day. It's time to go get that boy!"

The pessimist sighs as they watch the bae walk by. "There she is, my future wife. Or she would be if she just talked to me. But that will never happen since she is head over heels for that dude on the soccer team. Maybe I should settle for someone else. Who am I kidding? Nobody loves me. If I cannot get the girl of my dreams to notice me then no one will. Oh well, I guess that I will die alone with my pet dog. Maybe I will name it after her. Who needs love anyways? I'm hungry. Is there anymore expired ice cream? At least ice cream loves me and that love is mutual."

Work

The optimist enters the establishment and thinks, "I get to do what I love and I get paid to do it! Work is great! My manager loves me and I get along with all of my coworkers. My job is so fantastic and I absolutely love what I do. I get free food out of it too! It's such a bonus! My manager let me out early, but I decided to stay because I absolutely love what I do! Have I said that already?" A cute boy comes into to order food. "Bae smiled at me OMG my day is made!" The optimist then thinks of exams next week. "It will be so easy to take time off during exam week because my manager is so understanding. I know that I will be rehired because we have such a great relationship. I'm going to miss serving grilled cheeses and soup over Christmas break! I cannot wait to get back to working the panini press!"

The pessimist enters the establishment and thinks, "Why are there so many people here? I knew that I shouldn't have come to work today. Why is my boss talking to me? Nobody likes you! She is so lucky that I need this job." The pessimist bumps into waiter and plates come crashing down. "Well that is just great. I know that it is my fault. I would like to see you do better! God, why is she so bossy? Fine, you want to fire me? I quit!" The pessimist walks out of establishment. "Worst job ever, oh yeah I don't have any gas and there is no money in account. I knew that I shouldn't have bought those Christmas presents." The pessimist then takes out their phone and calls their parents for a ride.

Bedtime

The optimist gets home and thinks, "Today was amazing. It really was. I had a wonderful coffee this morning, I had a lovely time at work and class was so much fun! I got to study a lot for my test tomorrow and I finished all of my homework all before 11:00 p.m. That's a new record. I am so proud of myself. I took a shower today, I did laundry, and I called home. Today was a great day. It really was. As for the bae? Well let's just say that I will not be having to admire from afar anymore." The optimist then falls asleep while smiling at the pillow and has sweet dreams of the bae.

The pessimist gets home and lays in bed. "I knew that I shouldn't have gotten up this morning. Worst day ever! Maybe tomorrow I'll break my legs so I don't have to go anywhere. Oh well, at least my bed loves me. It's more then some people! What's on Netflix? I've already watched all of this. I guess that I'll go to bed. Another day of bleak nothingness to look forward to. Should I set my alarm? No, it is not like I have to go to work tomorrow. And I definitely do not have a social life." The pessimist goes to sleep, but wakes up every hour with nightmares.

So, after reading all this, who do you think that you are? Are you the friend group's optimist or pessimist? Either way, your friends still love you and hopefully you are not these exaggerated versions! Regardless, here is the final question! Are you the peppy Spongebob Squarepants or did you really just grow up to be the negative Squidward Tentacles?