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10 Things I'll Never Do, And That's OK

These are a few of the things that I know I will never do.

Hannah Allen

Oct 18, 2016

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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Here are some of the things that I will never do, and I'm OK with it. I've come to terms with my limits, and you should too.

1. Become A Runner

Plain and simple; I hate running. I have asthma and thighs that rub together when I run. I have lost all hope of ever actually liking running, and that's fine. I do have an incredible amount of respect for runners though.

2. Eat Meat

I've been a vegetarian for a year and a half now and there's no way I'm going back. Not only would it probably make me very ill, I just can't stand the thought of eating anything with a face ever again.

3. Be A Size Two

I'm a big supporter of body positivity. Whatever body you were given, love it. If you're a size two, rock it. If you're a size 18, rock it. I know that my body was never meant to be a size two, and I'm okay with it.

4. Be An Olympian

My Olympic dreams were crushed a long time ago when I was a figure skater who started too late. I will never be good enough at a sport to go to the Olympics, and that's fine. I rock at other things like being a mom to my dog and drinking orange juice on a daily basis.

5. Shut Up

I love my big mouth and loud opinions, they're what make me so darn lovable (and loath-able). I will never hold my tongue on things that are important to me, and that is perfectly OK.

6. Graduate In Four Years

It just isn't in the books for me to finish college in a four year window, and that's OK. I'll get there when I get there.

7. Be Completely Independent

Let's face it, I will always rely on my parents for things. How to check my tire pressure, how to file my taxes, how to pay rent. Just some of the things that I will always call up good ol' Mom and Dad for. I will always have their love and support, and that's OK.

8. Love Any Being More Than My Dog

She's the love of my life. She gets me and is always there to listen. I love her to death and that will never change.

9. Kick My Caffeine Addiction

Coffee is a daily necessity. Whether it's for the taste or the caffeine, I will never truly know. I just know that I love it, I need it and that's OK.

10. Give Up Cursing

Sorry, Mom. It has become part of my vocabulary. I will always have a potty mouth. Sometimes it feels good to just say **** it!

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10 Things I'll Never Do, And That's OK

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3. Be A Size Two

4. Be An Olympian

5. Shut Up

6. Graduate In Four Years

7. Be Completely Independent

8. Love Any Being More Than My Dog

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All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

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5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!