I'm Hedy, I'm 31, and I love One Direction. In 2015, the band finished up the On the Road Again tour, which was possibly their last tour ever. I know they're calling this time off a break, but let's be real, a boy band can't last forever.
So to commemorate One Direction's brilliant — if not stressful — career, I wanted to share my day-to-day struggles of being a fangirl (Fanlady? Is that a word? Can I make it one?) who is no longer a teenager. Sometimes being an adult fan is awesome (Score! Tickets go on sale when I'll be at my desk at work!). And sometimes it's not so great (Bollocks! The autograph signing is in the middle of a Tuesday in July, when I'll be at my desk at work!).
So crank up your copy of Made in the AM, fill up your 1D cup with your favorite adult beverage, and join me on this journey of loving these five beautiful British and Irish guys — because yes, One Direction will always be a five-member group, no matter what.
And I knew I was just doomed from there. And let me tell you, being an adult fangirl isn't easy. You deal with stuff like . . .
So you can listen to "Best Song Ever" on repeat while you balance your checkbook without everyone knowing.
Which brings me to . . .
It's Harry, by the way. Not Harold.
And probably balancing that checkbook and cooking dinner because you're a strong, independent woman who has to keep a household running and doesn't have time for the drama.
Like when we all thought Harry was going to face-plant at 1D Day if it wasn't for their tour manager, Paul Higgins, catching him.
I know what you guys are talking about in "Live While We're Young" when you say you're not gonna stop until you're done and tonight you're gonna get some. Cheeky.
And wave a polite hello to the younger fans who are trying to organize a ride to get there because their parents are currently at work.
I don't understand why I still can't find underwear with Liam's face on them in my size. Hanes needs to get with the program.
And then hang said poster in your closet because your significant other won't let you hang it over the bed like you wanted.
Cool. I love them. But quit taking my money.
Look, I know I'm not actually going to marry Harry. But it's nice to pretend sometimes.
Just take them all.
And look at those faces. And all that hair. How can you resist loving all that?