Home. It’s where the heart is. It’s where we feel the most comfortable. It’s the one place you can do whatever you want. It’s the one place we can walk around in nothing but an oversized t-shirt and knee high socks. It’s the one place we are free of judgments. It’s the one place where we don’t have to deal with other people (unless you don’t like your roommate). Most importantly, it’s the one place where thing is—the bed. Although all of these things sound great, being in your dorm room or apartment 24/7 isn’t the healthiest thing. There’s a fine line between being home more times than not and being a homebody. If you do any of the things listed below, it’s official—you’re a homebody.
1. You dread having company
You love your friends and all, but you think it’s the worst whenever they want to come over. You’ll probably have to clean, look halfway presentable, and God forbid get out of your comfy bed. One of the major signs of being a homebody is when you sacrifice being social just to be alone and not do anything. But luckily, best friends are usually a little more accepting of a messy house and bed hair, so you shouldn’t be too judged.
2. You never go out
I understand more than anyone how annoying it can be to go to every party or go out every weekend. But when you literally never do it, you’re more than likely a homebody. Not to say that you do have to party every weekend, but going out every once in a while is good for anyone. You get to let loose, have fun, meet new people, not to mention you’re almost always sure to see something crazy happen. Who wants to pass up that opportunity?
3. You constantly cancel plans
Your friends probably text you all the time wanting to do things and just get out of the house. It may sound good to you at first, but when you really start thinking about what that entails—getting up, putting on real clothes, and parting ways with your bed—you may begin to have second thoughts. If you’re one of those friends who think of almost anything to avoid getting out of the house or constantly make up an excuse to cancel or decline plans, you’re definitely a homebody. “Oh, I can’t go. My dog peed on my carpet.” Sound like an excuse you’d use? Yup, you’re a homebody.
4. Your boyfriend’s name is Netflix
Don’t get me wrong; we’re all a bit obsessed with Netflix. However, there’s a difference between being a bit obsessed and making something your life. If all you do is lay in bed watching Netflix during any free time that you get, you guessed it—you’re a homebody. Netflix is a great thing, but binge-watching everyday is just extreme. There’s too much out there in the world to waste your life living through Gossip Girl.
5. The delivery people know your usual
If you’re a homebody, you probably prefer calling in a delivery order rather than actually leaving your place to get food. It’s okay to do this every once in a while, but if you never see the inside (or at least the sign) of a sit-down or fast food restaurant, you’re in the house way too much. You also know it’s real when you call to order something and once you give a name for the order, the employee already knows what food you want to order.
If you are a homebody, it’s nothing to feel bad about! There’s just so much out there to be explored and discovered that you really don’t want to miss out on those things just because you’re so comfortable in your own space. If you usually stay in and never do anything, challenge yourself! It’s Homecoming week and there are several things going on almost each day of the week. Take part and enjoy yourself. I promise, you can have a good time outside of your personal space, too!
HCXO!