How To Stop Being a Fangirl and Live a Normal Life

So you think it's time to go back to normal (or maybe your parents do)!

Well I guess there does come a point in everyone's life when the real world beckons to them and tries to lure them back into reality. I for one haven't been tempted yet but in case you have I thought I'd help you out.

If you're anything like me or any other fangirl for that matter you've probably forgotten how to be 'normal' or less fangirly. I don't see this as an issue but if you want to integrate back into society with as little hiccups as possible you're going to need to listen to my advice. Once upon a time I knew nothing about the life of a fangirl and I lived a normal, typical teenagers life. So I am here to help guide you. Think of me as your fangirl  fairy god mother but without the cool magic stuff.

1. Squealing randomly and crying at the drop of a hat is not condoned and you might find yourself looked at strangely or if worse comes to worse dropped off at a mental asylum. Or you could just join some more fandoms it's basically the same thing. But since you are intent on leaving your fangirl ways behind you and being 'normal' the squealing and crying needs to stop. WHY ARE YOU CRYING? THIS IS NOT GOOD. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT.

2. Language barriers are going to be an issue and you might need some practice in this area. If you have been a fangirl for a while you've most likely lived on Tumblr (nothing wrong with this, Tumblr is practically educational) and Tumblr and fangirls have their own language. These phrases are not understood in the real world, by real people: "I can't even", "What is air", "Stahp", "I ship it", "Feels", "ASDFGHJKL". I know, I know these seem so simple how can people not comprehend them? Sadly the real world just hasn't caught up yet. Are you sure you want to surround yourself with such boring people?

3. Fictional characters are no longer  people to lust after. You are going to have to get acquainted with real men and women and form real relationships with them. Also telling someone you "ship us" probably won't be understood. This is not a good way to ask someone out in the real world. I KNOW. I would jump on any living creature that shipped me with them but this is the REAL WORLD.

4. You are going to have to get a life. Since I don't have one I don't think I'll be able to elaborate. Maybe ask Google.

5. Your money can no longer primarily be spent on books. Are you alright there? Are you breathing? Oh I just gave you a shock. Sorry but if you're going to migrate to planet earth books cannot be your soul purpose. Start small. I suggest investing in clothes and credit for you mobile or cell phone first. That way you are able to fool people into thinking you are one of them and also get a life as I think texting helps with that. I can't be sure though.

6. Okay so this is the hardest one. Take a deep breath. Sit down maybe. Do you want some water? Here it comes. Abandon ship. Yep you know what I'm talking about. Say goodbye to all your previous ships. GET OFF THEM GOD DAMMIT. In the real world shipping people isn't 'normal' and it will only lead you back to your fangirl ways. You know what while you're at it give back your books, burn them if you have to. Erase any knowledge about fandoms and delete any fanfiction you possess or have written.

Hey I didn't say it was going to be easy. Wait what are you doing? Why are you holding your books and posters and merch? Why are you in the corner crying? OH you don't want to go back to the real world. Well that's fine by me. Not many people can. How about we go back to my house and watch TV while scouring Tumblr for new developments in our fandoms. I'll bring the chips.

xoxo Fangirl Out.