Buzz·Posted on Jul. 2, 2015The 18 Stages Of Canada Day, As Told By DogsRuff night, eh bud?by by Sarah AsplerBuzzFeed Staff, Canada, by Tanya ChenBuzzFeed News ReporterLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. You've waited 365 days for the glorious day! It's your nation's birthday and you kick it off by greeting the whole world with your biggest smile. View this photo on Instagram 2. But before the festivities begin, it's time to hit the gym or park for a quick workout before you endlessly stuff your face today. View this photo on Instagram 3. You return home, shower, and then immediately start piecing together your flawless outfit. View this photo on Instagram 4. You then force all your friends to take a hundred photos until you find a cute one to Instagram. View this photo on Instagram 5. Your friends, who’ve been waiting on you, last minute doubt your outfit choice after you emerge from your room. They think you’ve overdone it. View this photo on Instagram 6. But that's when you remember that today is Canada Day and it's your duty to represent on behalf of your entire country. View this image on Imgur Go big or go home from the BBQ. 7. You then proceed to ignore the haters and fully embrace your adorable Canadian-ness. View this image on Imgur 8. Now that you have total confidence in yourself, you round up your squad and head to the crib for a BBQ. View this image on Imgur And another photoshoot, of course. 9. And that's when the drinking begins. View this photo on Instagram 10. And real celebrations commence. You're ready to let loose and let your Canadian freak flag fly. View this image on Imgur 11. You're shamelessly taking selfies left and right. View this image on Imgur 12. And your Instagram game is on fleek. View this photo on Instagram 13. Joanne comes around offering another beer and you look at her like, "Joanne, girl, you know me at all?" View this photo on Instagram 14. You're soon takin' off your shirt and running around the BBQ like you're the pup of the party. View this photo on Instagram 15. Meanwhile, your friends are growing a lil' concerned, checking in every hour like "You OK buddy?" View this photo on Instagram And you're like omgah, guys, stahp. Let me live my truth. View this image on Imgur 16. But before fireworks even start, you're already losing momentum and beginning to feel the effects of all those beers and burgers. View this photo on Instagram 17. By 7 p.m., you regret everything. View this photo on Instagram 18. But you get yourself together and stumble home, falling asleep and drooling all over your Canadian flag. Now that's a patriot. View this photo on Instagram Follow @BuzzFeedCanada