Kovie Biakolo

2. You have definitely held pretend full-on conversations with him or her except it was just you talking to yourself.

14. You’re more emotional than usual. Example: A funny video about cats caused you to start crying. You hate cats.

2. A career or other kind of vocation that is meaningful and utilizes your talents.

Loneliness is endless wonder about endless wondering.

Happiness is a choice. So I often wonder: Is sadness a choice too?

Because wouldn’t you rather be living your life than posting about it?

I was busy in college, like super-obnoxiously busy, but somehow I still had free time.

When a guy hits on you at a bar, tell him directly but not unkindly, that you’re not interested.

When you’re vulnerable, your heart is wide open, you put your trust in somebody in the form of giving them the most precious thing you have – your heart.

So how does one go about it? How does one attempt to remove notions of a personal attack when that is what one perceives?

You have to learn to be happy. Happiness is not something you can buy or earn, it is something you are and have; it is a state of mind.

I think that when you don’t fall in love with yourself, there is an expectation that the person you fall in love with, will fill the void of self-worth that is really up to you and I to fill for ourselves.

12. Type a long angry text. You don’t actually have to send the text to anyone but it’ll feel good just to get the words out.

Some people can’t be alone. They just can’t. In some minds, it is better to settle than to be alone.

Recognize that 99.9% of the people who read what you write, don’t really know you. So whatever they have to say about who you are and who you are not, is baseless.

I want to be married and have many children, all the while maintaining my identities as child of God, a daughter, a sister, and a good friend.

Shopping can be a relaxing experience especially when you’re not on a time crunch or have to be considerate of someone else’s whims. You get to decide how long you’re out, and which stores you want to visit, and try on as many clothes as you want.

If you are single, learn to see it as a blessing because it is for many reasons, but especially because if a relationship is what you want, you’ve done the hard work of making yourself happy already.