12 Reason I Hate Having My Birthday During Thanksgiving

How does this turkey keep stealing my spotlight?

Nov 21, 2016

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12 Reason I Hate Having My Birthday During Thanksgiving

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If you are like many who were conceived during that special Holiday in the month of February, and no I am not talking about President's Day, then you were probably born in the month of November. But even more so, you were probably born very close to Thanksgiving. In fact your birthday might be on Thanksgiving some years. While it is a time for really good food, friends and family, and a time to be extra thankful, it sucks when your birthday is during the Holiday.

1. No one remembers about your birthday

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2. Some people eat to much turkey and sleep through your birthday

Science has proven that eating Turkey releases a chemical that makes you tired. So on Thanksgiving and afterwards when everyone has it for leftovers, you may be ditched because of a full-belly sleepy-head.

3. No one buys you a gift because they are waiting for Black Friday

Gotta buy a bunch of stuff with all the crazies. No room for birthday gifts.

4. Black Friday in general

But seriously? Would you rather go shopping in a mad city or go to a party and have free food and cake?

5. Or Cyber Monday

Same thing as Black Friday, except on Monday and the internet.

6. There are pies instead cake

Love pies, but birthday is meant for cake!

7. Everyone is gone on vacation

All of your friends are gone doing something awesome.

8. Or they are with their families

If they aren't on vacation they are here.

9. School is out

The one time I want to go to school is on my birthday. Everyone really appreciates you and makes you feel special on your birthday.

10. Instead of "Happy Birthday" on your Facebook wall, people just post "Happy Thanksgiving" instead

...it's my birthday too...

11. A lot of other people have their birthdays at or around the same time.

Since a lot of people do their thing on Valentines Day, unfortunately we all have to share our birthdays. Therefore fight over who will be at your party that is at the same time and same place.

12. Your birthday is fairly close to Christmas so less stuff.

Family members: "this is a combined birthday and Christmas present." THE WORST!

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12 Reason I Hate Having My Birthday During Thanksgiving

How does this turkey keep stealing my spotlight?

1. No one remembers about your birthday

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2. Some people eat to much turkey and sleep through your birthday

3. No one buys you a gift because they are waiting for Black Friday

4. Black Friday in general

5. Or Cyber Monday

6. There are pies instead cake

7. Everyone is gone on vacation

8. Or they are with their families

9. School is out

10. Instead of "Happy Birthday" on your Facebook wall, people just post "Happy Thanksgiving" instead

11. A lot of other people have their birthdays at or around the same time.

12. Your birthday is fairly close to Christmas so less stuff.

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College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

1. It's just the basics.

2. Just an easy tip.

3. As a college student, I get it.

4. Time to be real.

5. Shower right after.

6. Another get real moment.

7. Take home your clothes.

8. Be nice!

9. Disinfect!

10. Just keep up with yourself.

What would I do without my mom?

1. “Good luck today! I believe in you and always will.”

2. “Everything will be OK.”

3. “Do you want to come home for the weekend?”

4. “Don’t stress! Stress causes pimples and we don’t want that!”

5. “Look out for a care package coming in the mail.”

6. “You are so bright; I know you can get through this."

7. “Take a break and relax for a little, you’ve been working so hard.”

8. “Go out with your friends, have some fun. Use your card, I will refill it.”

9. “Take a deep breath.”

10. “Everything will work out the way it's supposed to.”

11. "I love you."

She's got your back with everything that college throws at you.

1. Doctor.

2. Nutritionist.

3. Personal trainer.

4. Tutor.

5. Stylist.

6. Babysitter.

7. Therapist.

Just some relatable college student advice! Yes, you aren’t the only one!

1. Don’t buy Textbooks the first week of class.

2. Ratemyprofessor.com! PLEASE use it!

3. Don’t wear your lanyard or ID around your neck, it makes it obvious for everyone to know you’re a freshman.

4. Always bring a charger or headphones wherever you go.

5. Don’t miss out on the free food on campus.

6. You don’t always need to dress up…Trust Me!

7. Get More Involved!

8. Don’t feel pressured to hook-up with anyone.

9. The Freshman 15 is REAL! Don’t brush it off!

10. It’s OK to say NO!

11. Drinking / Partying doesn’t equal popularity.

12. Try to spend less time in your dorm.

13. It’s OK to change your major!

14. Always take an Uber or Lyft!

15. Never go to a party alone!

16. Start your resume early.

17. Keep your door open when in your room.

18. Get to know your professors.

19. You don’t really need an unlimited meal plan.

20. Procrastinate = LATE!

21. If you need to…sleep!

22. It’s also OK to say ‘no’ to going out all the time!

23. Take advantage of the free stuff on campus!

24. Not everyone in college drinks.

25. Community bathrooms aren’t THAT bad.

26. Please get along with your roommate.

27. Spotify/Apple Music Playlists!

28. Please clean your room frequently!

29. Please Go to Class….You’re paying for it!

30. Do the extra credit!

31. DON’T Pick 8 am Classes!

32. Use the resources on campus.

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