3 That Party You Didn't Go to
FOMO – fear of missing out – really kind of sucks. It hits all of us at one time or another, even if we don't want to admit it. You experience it on social media all the time because you're seeing the best versions of everyone's lives. You're probably giving someone FOMO, too, if you share anything on social media because you, too, are sharing the best version of your life. It's natural – so it's totally okay if these Instagram posts always give you FOMO, too.
Guaranteed to give you a huge dose of the travel bug, not to mention a dash of wanderlust for good measure. No matter where you are, you suddenly want to be somewhere else.
You could be long past college or not there yet, but this will make you long for dorm days. You envision all the camaraderie and the ideal campus experience and you just want it for yourself.
Why didn't you say yes? Why?!
It doesn't matter that you don't dance and hate crowds. It looks like so much fun!
You vaguely remember complaining about peeing on the side of the road and a busted air conditioner, but now you can't remember why.
You should have gone. You don't even like the game, really, but still. STILL.
Maybe you didn't get tickets, maybe you bought tickets and skipped it because bleh. Who knows? You now regret it with all your heart.
I asked Heather which Instagram photos were currently giving her FOMO. This is the answer I got.
You hated high school, but it doesn't even matter. You physically feel the team spirit.
You don't like camping, you're not a fan of the outdoors, and you loathe the thought of peeing anywhere other than a fully functioning indoor toilet, but still ... FOMO!
Or maybe you didn't want to pay that much money. Or spend that much time outside. Or use a Port-a-potty. Or stand up that long. In retrospect, you're so bummed you didn't go!
Do you even remember why you said no? Because even if the date was a dud, you get FOMO over the food.
Just a note, this is one of those things you should always say yes to. Everyone should spend more quality time with their close friends!
This doesn't just give you FOMO, it makes you straight up homesick!
Ditto. It's so hard to be away from your loved ones over the holidays.
Even ten years after you've graduated, prom or Homecoming season will make you remember what it was like. You'll get hardcore nostalgia.
What gives you FOMO, or do you never suffer from it?