High school, that little local bubble of a world (unless you’re in an out of state school for one reason or another). A lot of couples are practically tied to the hip when graduation comes and then there’s the decision that has to be made: “Do I take the relationship to college with me?”

The answer to this question is no…I think? Usually? It depends, right? I mean if you’re…but on the hand if you’re…Damn you, game of life! How dare you be so on the fence?

There are some key questions to confront (separately and together) when deciding whether to “take a break” from each other to explore the college frontier. For instance, is he going to the same college as you? If the answer is yes, then, well, that makes things…yeah. On the other hand, if you’re going to be on different continents and there’s no possibility of seeing each other for months on end then, well, yeah! You see? Circumstances!

There are a million and a half variables to consider. How long have you been together? Have you dropped the L bomb yet? How far apart will you be? Are you only together because the dating pool at your high school was less ripe than after each year at Sunnydale High (you know, cause all the monsters and vampires would kill off so many students that there must have only been a few options…yeah…GILES!).

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Although it’s probably not the most realistic way to measure health or fitness, a lot of girls have become obsessed with achieving that space between your thighs. Cassey Ho, Pop Pilates instructor on Youtube, shows us the easiest way to get that look. Trust me, these will make you burn!

Music is great. Am I right or am I right? It’s the best thing when you’re having a bad day (cue the emo playlist) and even better thing when you’re having a great day (cue the Glee showtunes! Only me? Okay, whatevs). It’s just amazing how songs are able to capture exactly how you’re feeling, but in a better, more lyrical and more talented way. And that’s why we’re teaming up with NikonLive to celebrate the magic of music by giving away a camera!!

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I fully admit to watching things like the Jersey Shore, Bachelorette, and Big Brother..I also fully admit it’s a problem. But every time I turn them on I’m reminded of two things 1. I really am completely normal and 2. there are a lot of stupid men out there…

This is coming from someone who has dated most of them. I’ve even gotten into the habit of writing down all of the characteristics I did and didn’t like after the date is over. Call me obsessive, I don’t really care…I’m all for perfection. Or at least finding someone who is everything I’m looking for.

That would be where this post comes in, with two family weddings right around the corner I feel the need to speed up the process to find someone, or at least someone who would make a good date. And in order to do so I’ve cut down my list to just ten characteristics I’ll be on the hunt for:

1. Makes me laugh - To me, conversation has always been more important than looks (to a point though, there has to be some initial attraction). I would rather be with someone who makes me laugh then someone who makes the mean girls jealous.

2. Creative – I like to consider myself pretty creative (with the exception of this topic) and I think for someone to be able to be with me long-term they would need to have a little creativity in order to put up with my story telling.

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You didn’t leave all your work until Sunday night did you? What!?! You did. That’s okay. No stress. You’ll get it all done. We’re so sure that you’ll get it all done that we’re giving you a few more excuses to procrastinate. Let’s visit the Bluth family out in sunny California and take a look at 10 hilarious clips from the best TV show ever created. EVER. No questions asked.

You’re welcome.

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Living in a dorm means that your mom and dad aren’t the only ones who’ll see you in your flannel onesie. The days of absolute privacy are likely behind you. Even when you’re planning a hermit study day, someone will usually stop by your room. Or there will be a fire drill. Or you might have to make a quick run to the basement for laundry. Or to the computer lounge to print something. Or to the grocery store. While  it is unreasonable to be dressed to go out on lazy Sundays, there is no reason that you can’t look cute while you watch Millionaire Matchmaker in the floor lounge. Cute loungewear is a staple in any college girl’s wardrobe.

Here are some ideas to beat the Soffe’s and an old T-shirt look.

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If you’re a single college girl, chances are you have had a “what was I thinking” hook-up. Thanks to liquor, hormones, and the bad decisions of myself and my friends, I’ve been witness to more than a few. Here’s a list of the most common…and awkward. My sincerest apologies if I resurface any unpleasant memories.

1.  The Floormate/Neighbor

Floorcest, as it has been deemed, is the college equivalent of sleeping with a coworker. Not only is it hard to avoid the dude, but you probably have mutual friends, floormates, and neighbors just waiting to call you both out. In rare cases it does work out (two of my neighbors have been dating for months!) but 99% of the time, that one night results in a whole semester or two of awkward.

2. The Clinger

Of course the traditional clinger is female (think Isla Fisher in Wedding Crashers), but occasionally a guy will surprise you with too much unwanted post hookup contact. Sure a few texts here and there can be entertaining, but an immediate Facebook friend request followed by incessant messaging is borderline creepy. Somehow this guy didn’t get the memo about the morning after digit exchange just being a courtesy. [Editor note: and by "digit exchange," we think she means phone number...not round 2.] Read More »

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This is another recipe from Andrea Lynn’s the I Love Trader Joe’s College Cookbook, which I still absolutely love. Ravioli is one of my favorite dishes, because it is comforting and warm. However, I’m not even going to pretend that this is a healthy recipe: several tablespoons of butter per serving, cheese stuffed inside delicious carbohydrates. That being said, this is a comforting, easy to make dish, so don’t discount it just because of the butter.

Not only that, this can be easily made while living in dorms or with limited cookware. All you need is a small soup pot (for the ravioli) and a small saucepan, plus a small strainer, and freezer space. I love frozen ravioli because you can take them out as you need them and they won’t go bad. (You will have to boil them a little longer than usual!)

Instead of ravioli from Trader Joe’s, I used a standard pre-made ravioli that you can purchase anywhere, usually in the fresh pasta or deli section of the grocery store. Prepackaged gnocchi would also be delicious with this.

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