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Dear Netflix

To my best friend thats always there.

Allyson King

Oct 25, 2016

Orlando, Florida

Forbes

Dear Netflix,

The relationship I have formed with you over the past few years is unlike any other relationship I've ever had. No matter what mood I am in or how I am feeling that day, I know I can find something to watch when I open that app on my iPad. If I am in the mood for adventure, you are full of options, if I want a sappy love story you've got that too, and even if I want to learn about something as random as all the different types of frogs that live in the rainforest, I can always find something that fits my needs.

One of my favorite things about our relationship is how everything is based on what I want. I know that is entirely selfish, but in a world full of compromises, it is nice to know there is somewhere where things will always go your way.

But, this relationship is not always a happy one. I still get offended when you ask me, sometimes multiple times in one sitting, if I am still watching. Yes, I am still watching. I am always still watching. That has got to be the most annoying thing about you, except for when the internet doesn't work or the credit card on file expires and I forget to change it, both of which send me into instant panic mode.

Finally, I want to thank you for bringing so many stories and characters into my life. I have gotten lost in stories that I would have never come to love if you didn't exist. I have grown to love characters and become so involved in their lives that I get emotional when something happens to them. Sometimes, I just need an escape from my daily life and you help that escape become a reality.

So, thank you for being that friend that never has other plans and that is always okay with doing what I want to do.

Ally

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Here are just a few of those things.

It sucks, but you’ll make it through

1. Please just be seasonal allergies

2. I must not have gotten enough sleep last night

3. I’ll just take a little nap

4. Oh no, I have so much due tomorrow!

5. I’m fine, I’ll just sleep it off

6. Do I have to be responsible today?

7. Ugh no, I can’t actually be sick

8. Alright, I’ll take some medicine and I’ll be fine

9. This is the worst day of my life

10. Mom?

11. She was right (like always)

12. Too bad you're busy and can’t take the day off tomorrow

13. You think about taking the day off, but realize you have like three tests

14. You think you're actually going to be sick forever

15. Finally, you're better!

Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

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