One of the great things about going to a university is the amazing number of opportunities to study abroad. But, while traveling to Europe is definitely on my bucket list, this summer I'll be spending my days working, watching "Bob's Burgers" and scrolling through thousands of social media posts featuring cute clothes, tan skin, and European landmarks. Don't get me wrong.
I love seeing the gorgeous pictures you know they planned months before the trip, but I would be lying if I said I didn't have these thoughts every once in a while.
1. “It doesn't matter!" Denying you are stuck working while your friends have the adventure of a lifetime.
Louise Belcher "It doesn't matter!"
2. “I'm fine." And of course, it doesn't bother you at all.
Louise Belcher
3. “This will either be fun or terrible." Thinking about spending the summer at home.
Teddy Bob's Burgers
4. “But ironic detachment is great! Nothing means anything!" Because you're “soooo happy" for them…and not jealous at all.
Gene Belcher
5. “Was it obvious I don't care?" When you're scrolling through the emotional, heart-felt, three paragraph post accompanied by photos of an ambiguous European landscape.
Gene and Tina
6. “I've eaten nine pieces of cake, and I still feel empty." Because no amount of American spaghetti and wine can cure your Italian fever.
Belcher kids with cake
7. “The real tragedy is that I don't have time to get nachos before we start." Of course there is a positive — you can eat whatever you want because you won't be needing that “summer body."
Linda Belcher with stuffed animals
8. “Ugh, my heart just pooped its pants." One of the many thoughts you have while looking through Instagram posts of people in Europe.
Tina Belcher, broken heart
9. “Oh. It's okay, I guess I wasn't meant to have a good life." Oh and this one too.
Tina Belcher's life
10. “Oh, why don't you go fart in a phone booth!" And this one. Especially if they are in London.
Angry Linda Belcher
11. “Oh, put some mistletoe on my butt and kiss it." When you complain about working instead of traveling and someone says, “Well, I never traveled abroad in college."
Belcher Christmas
12. “Oh, I swear to god, if you keep talking I'm gonna gut punch you." “At least you're making money." Yes, instead of having the SUMMER OF A LIFETIME. Please. Keep talking.
Sassy Louise Belcher
13. “This is taking too long! I need chocolate!" One of the many thoughts you have while working.
Gene Belcher and chocolate
14. “If you need me I'll be down here on the floor dying." Definitely a thought you have after working a 9-5 shift.
Tina Belcher on the floor
15. “My life is more difficult than anyone else's on the planet, and YES, I'm including starving children, so don't ask." And this one too.
Moping Gene Belcher
16. “Summer is awful! There's too much pressure to enjoy yourself!" Finally, maybe the most relatable quote – whether you are traveling or working.
Gene Belcher vs summer
