The struggle is real, my friends.

1. It’s FINALLY Friday.

2. Time to paaaartaaaaay!!!

3. Only one minor problem…

4. I’m so exhausted I could face-plant into my pillow.

5. Do I say that every week?

6. Well, I mean it this time.

7. All I want to do is curl up under a fort of fuzzy blankets.

8. And hibernate with my best friend in the whole entire world…

9. Netflix.

10. But ughhhhh I have plans to go out tonight.

11. Note to my cheery Monday self:

12. ARE YOU LISTENING, MONDAY SELF?

13. Think twice before making a weekend dinner reservation.

14. I mean it.

15. But I should just suck it up and go, right?

16. I’ll suffer from the worst case of FOMO if I skip.

17. TIME TO RALLY.

18. On three… one, two…

19. Wait a second… I don’t even know if I’m going to like the food at the restaurant.

20. And if there are minuscule portions, I’m seriously gonna lose it.

21. I mean, I’m all about portion control, but COME ON.

22. No one in their right mind would be full after that.

23. And I’m 100% going to want seconds. No question about it.

24. #TreatYoSelf

25. And what’s the deal with the dim lighting at some restaurants?

26. I DON’T HAVE NIGHT VISION.

27. It’s not romantic if you can’t see the other person.

28. Or hear them.

29. Two words for you: Thomas Edison.

30. Use his invention, people.

31. What if the waiter keeps refilling my water glass and I have to pee seven times during dinner?

32. What if there’s only one bathroom stall?

33. AHH snap out of it.

34. Remember, FOMO, FOMO, FOMO.

35. But serious question: do I really want to put on something nice right now?

36. Or take a shower?

37. Or comb my hair?

38. Wait — when was the last time I took a shower?

39. What if there’s not a coat check?

40. What if there is a coat check and I lose the ticket?

41. I really, really, really like my coat.

42. What if I can’t find a parking spot?

43. Will my dog hate me if I leave?

44. Will my friends hate me if I bail?

45. Ugh I’m so hungry.

46. This is a lose-lose situation.

47. FOMO, FOMO, FOMO

48. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP

49. Wait, what am I thinking?

50. I have a fully functioning kitchen.

51. My fridge is stocked.

52. Why can’t I transform my home into the best restaurant in town?

53. Change of plans!! I’m cooking at home.

54. **calls to invite boyfriend, girlfriend, wife, husband, sister, brother, friend, friends, friend of a friend, or second cousin twice removed to the cooking party**

55. Take THAT, restaurants.

56. My bank account will LOVE me.

57. So will my dog.

58. Maybe I should shower, though.

59. Reservations IN are genius

60. This is going to be fun.