Why Being Alone is the Most Important Thing I Learned in College

If you're one of those people that hates ordering in restaurants, calling people on the phone, or going anywhere new by yourself - then you and I have a lot in common. Actually, you and I have a lot in common with most people in our generation. I used to think of myself as a…

Fixing Your Problems With A Relationship

In middle school, having a boyfriend was the only thing that was important. You're in your awkward phase and just need someone to tell you you're pretty.  You're still forming friendships and you need someone who is a constant. Your favorite emo songs sing about heartbreak and falling in love and you want to be…

How I Thought I Had To Be To Get A Boy’s Attention

When we think back to being young we often think of the great times.  We think about how we were worry free for so long, how life was filled with ignorant bliss and simple happiness.  Most of us choose to forget the part of being young that meant being really weird and awkward... For me,…

“I Don’t Know” Isn’t An Answer

Republished from 5/21/15 I want to start living a more definite life. I don't know's, maybe's, possibly's and eventually's just aren't cutting it anymore. The questions that come up in life can't be answered with an "I don't know."  That is our way of avoiding the question and putting off making an actual decision. My…

Being A Loner Doesn’t Mean I Always Need To Be Alone

I actually have a hard time fully grasping my introverted personality. Sometimes I can get out of my shell and be extroverted, but then I end up having anxiety over every single thing I said and did in that extroverted instance. Sometimes I think it's just easier to be alone. I'm happy there, I'm safe…