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In an article titled JOMO vs. FOMO, Allan Wills talks about the "Joy of Missing Out" and how it contradicts the popular term FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out.
The act of JOMO-ing is "shutting the world out for sustained lengths of time."
Wills claims that "the world has changed from a time of 'I'm not here' to 'I'm here, look, I'm here. Everyone needs to know!'"
From experiencing JOMO either one Friday night or 7 nights a week, you know at one point you've shuddered at the thought of associating with people. Ugh.
So, without further ado, here are 25 reasons why you should be proud of having JOMO.
1. You are SIGNIFICANTLY more awake and ready for the day if you stay in the night before.
2. Cover at the bar (~$5) is expensive.
3. Sweatpants are always more comfortable than going-out clothes. Hands down.
4. You aren't forced into having small talk with people you dislike.
5. You aren't forced into having small talk with people you like.
6. Your friends can ditch you, but Netflix will always be on your side.
7. You can eat whenever and whatever you want.
8. You can listen to other people's embarrassing stories the next day and secretly love it because none of it happened to you.
9. Waiting in line for a bar is horrid.
10. Are hangovers EVER fun? Didn't think so.
11. You don't have to go through the stress of picking out an outfit.
12. You can go another day without shaving.
13. You KNOW you want that "special someone" to wonder where you are.
14. You don't have to face that whole awkward "why didn't you answer my text today?" conversation.
15. You won't feel the need to text anyone because they'll all be out.
16. Making plans sucks.
17. Your bed will hold you closer than anyone ever could.
18. No one wants to be in charge of their sloppy friends.
19. You won't be stuck taking 48 pictures of a bunch of girls.
20. You can avoid the stress of coming up with an Instagram caption to perfectly label your night.
21. You can't lose anything if you stay at home.
22. You can be as NIM as you want. No one will ask you any questions if you're alone.
23. If you go out, you will come home sweaty, smelly, and... sweaty.
24. You may not remember all of your night if you go out, but you'll never forget that 6th episode of Scandal.
25. You get the choice to hang out with people you actually care about.
Find the JOMO. Feeeel the JOMO.
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