1. Give me food or GIVE ME DEATH.

Because Thanksgiving dinner always starts at the most random time, lunch on the day of is never an option. As one fasts in anticipation of the magical meal that lies ahead, it remains clear that food is the one thing getting us through the stress of family functions.

2. No, I did not cure cancer Grandma...please stop asking.

College is certainly challenging and for some reason all people over the age of 50 often think that taking Bio 101 is equivalent to attending Mount Sinai medical school. Newsflash: not only is it not comparable...I also got a 62 percent on my first bio test.

3. This is my good side.

I am flawless on my right side so please only take photos from that angle. Only that angle. Delete all others or else.

4. Why am I sitting at the kids' table?

If I can a) live on my own, b) responsibly drink alcohol, and c) pay for my own groceries, then I think I am mature enough to sit with the adults.

5. Do I have to wear a dress? At college, leggings and a vest would suffice.

It definitely does not make sense to wear something tight or clingy when I am going to gain 10 pounds in three hours. Sweatpants, or leggings, or nothing would just be so much more appropriate for the occasion.

6. FOOD.

eat. eat. eat. eat. eat. eat. eat. eat. eat. eat. eat. eat. eat. eat. REPEAT x 831408047.

7. I wish the drinking age were lower.

18 sounds like a good age. I don't know about you, but I'm feeling like wine would make everything better. When the family conversations start flowing, so does the alcohol. Goal: get everyone a drink and make this Thanksgiving (un)forgettable.

8. My dog is probably going to get food poisoning from the mess and I am not going to clean it up.

If you prematurely kill my puppy or make her sick, I swear you are not only dead to me but also responsible for cleaning up all vomit. You then must apologize publicly on all social media accounts and buy her new toys.

9. Yes, I have a boyfriend but NO WE ARE NOT GETTING MARRIED.

For some reason, the idea of me finally having a significant other has led people to produce the idea of wedding bells. Good thing I am a sophomore in college and my only real life experience is going to summer camp.

10. Do I really have to eat the green bean casserole?

Self-explanatory--NOTHING GOOD COMES FROM BAKED GREEN BEANS AND BREAD CRUMBS.

11. They may be crazy, but I sure do love them.

My family is big and loud, and we LOVE to eat. Our Thanksgivings are crowded with singing sessions and performances, football, and a ridiculous amount of laughter. Even though sometimes it can feel hectic and stressful, I wouldn't change these times for the world.