This zone is where school spirit goes to disappear. No screaming for the home team here, just calm. We celebrate individuality over conformity. If you're looking for spirited events, this won't be your spot. We embrace those who like a more laid-back atmosphere.

Let's realize it, school spirit isn't for everyone. Occasionally you just need a break from the hustle. Here in the Zero School Spirit Zone, we give that escape. Feel free and join us for some quiet contemplation.

Just in the mood for the Food

Let's be real, sometimes you're just there/present/around for one reason: the grub. Don't/Never/Try not to judge! It's a universal truth that a tasty dish/spread/plate of food can be the best/main/primary motivator for showing up anywhere. Whether it's a work gathering/event/function, a family occasion/celebration/get-together, or just a plain old day/time/moment, that promise of deliciousness can make/sweeten/seal the deal.

• Sometimes/Occasionally/Rarely it's about the company/atmosphere/vibe.
• Often/Frequently/Almost always it's all about that deliciousness/yum/tasty treat.

Who/Who/Let's be honest can blame/say no/resist a good lunch? It's the fuel that keeps/powers/drives us through life/the day/work.

{Game Day? More Like Nap Day|{Chill Day? More Like Snooze Fest|Couch Day? More Like Zzz Time

Okay, so, let's be real. Game eve is basically just a fancy excuse to crash. The excitement starts way before the actual game even begins, and by kickoff, everyone's already in that pre-snooze state. I mean, have you ever seen someone more determined than a human about to take a nap? It's like they can't stand the tension.

• It’s why I always pack my softest blanket and maybe even a snood. You never know when that powerful impulse to snooze is going to kick in.
• Seriously
even try to tell me you don’t fallen asleep during a game. We've all been there.

So, the next time someone says "Game {Day! |Let’s Get Hype!!|It's On!" just smile and nod. Then, grab your snacks, find the softest spot on the couch, and get ready for a long, wonderful nap.

This Dress Code Is a Shackle on My Soul

Every morning/day/time I wake up, I'm reminded of the bars/walls/boundaries that confine me. Putting on this uniform/Donning this dress code/Slipping into this mandatory attire feels like a sentence, a restriction/limitation/confinement on my freedom/ability to express myself/personality. It strips away/erases/conceals who I truly am and forces me into a mold/box/role that doesn't fit/suit/match me.

• It's not just the clothes, it's the feeling of being controlled/oppressed/dehumanized.
• We're not allowed/permitted/encouraged to be individuals/unique/ourselves when we have to wear this.
• This uniform is a symbol/reminder/constant of the lack of choice/powerlessness/restrictions we face every day.

I long for the day/When I can shed this/uniform/dress code/sentence and be free/myself/who I truly am.

School Spirit? Not My Thing

Ugh, school is the worst. I mean, who even bothers about being first? All that stress over a game is just not my thing. I'd rather be {doingsleeping in than cheering for some meaningless mascot. Let's be real, school should be about getting through it, not this whole superficial pride thing.

• Look at all the anxiety they put on us to fit in. It's like they want us to be mindless drones
• Pass me a world where individuality is valued over forced unity

This Backpack Outweighs My Passion

Seriously though, my backpack/bag/rucksack is packed solid/stuffed to read more the brim/bursting at the seams with books/papers/textbooks. I swear, it's heavier/weightier/more burdensome than my whole fandom/fan base/community combined. My friends/fellow fans/supporters are super chill/understanding/cool about it though, they know I'm always carrying/transporting/dragging around a mountain/ton/pile of schoolwork/assignments/reading. Maybe someday I'll get to leave it behind/ditch it/abandon it and just focus on being fangirl/enjoying the fandom/sharing my love, but for now, this burden/responsibility/weight is part of the journey.

• I dream of a day when...
• It's all worth it though!/The fandom keeps me going!/My passion fuels this weight!