It's always nice when you get to go home for a couple days, and with Thanksgiving break coming up, a lot of students are heading home to spend the holiday with their family. Every time I go back to visit, I always dread getting asked certain questions that I usually try to avoid over the phone, and my answer is always way different than how I actually feel.

1. "Are you dating anybody new?"

What I'm really thinking: No, I'm not dating anybody new, but thank you for the reminder!

What I actually say: No, I'm just too busy with schoolwork and Greek life to make time for anybody right now!

2. "How's school going?"

What I'm really thinking: I'm basically a failure and wasting my tuition money, but it's ok!!! I'm fine, really!!!

What I actually say: Oh, it's going great! My professor hasn't posted my grades yet though!

3. "Are you getting enough sleep?"

What I'm really thinking: I pulled 3 all nighters last week and I sleep through most of my classes, but it's ok, really.

What I actually say: I go to sleep at 11:30 every night! I usually get a couple hours of studying done in the library beforehand too.

4. "Do you plan on getting a job soon?"

What I'm really thinking: I've only applied 10 different places, and didn't get a call back from any of them... I'm obviously overqualified.

What I actually say: Oh, the manager of ________ said he would call me soon, so fingers crossed!

5. "Whatever happened to ________? You never talk about her anymore!"

What I'm really thinking: Well we got into a fight and don't speak to each other anymore..

What I actually say: Oh, she's fine! We've grown apart a little but I still see her everyday!

6. "Are you exercising?"

What I'm really thinking: If the amount of times I lift my hand up from the popcorn bowl to my mouth while binge watching Netflix counts as exercise, then I'm in the best shape of my life.

What I actually say: Yeah, I've been going to the gym at least 3 times a week!

7. "How was homecoming? Im sure it was a lot of fun!"

What I'm really thinking: Oh, I only wasted 2 months of my life in the pomping room listening to the same 3 songs over and over again, but so fun wow!

What I actually say: Homecoming was a blast! I made a ton of new friends!

8. "Why don't you ever send us any pictures anymore?

What I'm really thinking: Oh my gosh, don't you creep on my Instagram enough?

What I actually say: Oh, I just don't take all that many pictures! Just look on my Instagram!

9. "Why don't you ever come home to visit us?"

What I'm really thinking: Because coming home to my hometown that has nothing to do really doesn't sound appealing. Oh, especially when you still give me a curfew.

What I actually say: I've just been way too busy with my schoolwork!

10. "I was considering sending you a care package but I thought you would be fine. Is there anything you want?"

What I'm really thinking: Seriously? Of course I want a care package! Money, please. Just send a box of money.

What I actually say: Yeah that would be really nice! All I really need is money though!

11. "I saw on Facebook that your ex has a new girlfriend, they look really cute together!"

What I'm really thinking: Oh, I know he has a new girlfriend. I've already stalked every account she owns, and it's ok, I was prettier than her in middle school. But thank you for pointing it out, after he broke my heart.

What I actually say: Yeah, she seems very nice.

12. "Have you started looking for internships yet?"

What I'm really thinking: If I can't find a job, what makes you think I can find an internship?

What I actually say: I've been talking to my professor about it and he said he will help me look!

13. "You looked like you've gained weight, are you eating ok?"

What I'm really thinking: I usually just live off of pizza and red bull, so obviously I'm eating super healthy! But thank you, for pointing that out.

What I actually say: I've been eating healthy for the most part, I'm just busy and don't have time to work out like I used to!