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20 Reasons Why Being In Your 20s Is Awesome
We’re lazy, we’re confused, we’re addicted to the internet, we dress weird. Whatever, olds. I don’t think that’s true. Being a 20-something myself, I think this is a pretty awesome age to be.
True Story: I Struggle With a Weight Obsession
Honestly, that last time I would consider myself skinny would be at the age of 12. Puberty hit me hard, leaving me with big hips, big boobs, and flabby thighs. Within a few months I changed from a bony, kind of lanky girl to a stocky, curvaceous woman. It freaked me out. It still freaks me out.

Be a Yes (Wo)Man [ReadyU Conquer This List]
I try really, really hard not to freak out about school. I never want to be that person who camps out in the library, who disappears during midterm season, and always looks like they spent their night staring at the computer screen. But sometimes, the stress gets the best of me and I feel like I need to lock myself in my room and ONLY STUDY.
So What Did Gen. Petraeus Do, Anyway? [Current Events Cheat Sheet]
OMG you guys, football! There must be some exciting things going on because I can hardly think or type right now thanks to the guy down the hall who loves to scream at the TV when football games are on!
Life According To Seasonal Lattes [Chronicles Of The City]
Seasonal lattes are my kryptonite, but I started thinking about how they relate to life. They are cups of joy and wonder that represent so much more than coffee blended with delicious flavoring.
What I Learned From This Month’s GQ [November Edition]
This month’s GQ focused heavily on the presidential election, which made for a lot of tongue-in-cheek articles focusing on political subjects which ranged from the informative to the ridiculous.
16 Surprising Things All Girls Do When They’re Alone
Right now the leggings-as-pants I’m wearing are going on their third day of use. But I totally doused them with perfume before I put them on, so it’s not even gross, okay? Okay, so I’m going to lay it all on the line here.

Is He Saying I’m Ugly? [Ask A Dude]
The guy that I am dating, like actually dating (none of that ‘it’s complicated’ business) does this really annoying thing. I think it’s mean, hurtful and degrading. He points out other girls’ flaws all the time. He’ll say something about a girl’s flat chest or crooked teeth. What’s worse is that the stuff he points out are often things that I am self-conscious about. I feel like he is making fun of me when he makes fun of them. Does he think that I’m ugly?
Mixed Signals are Messy [Confessions of a Twenty-Something]
Every one of us has been stuck in some kind of relationship where the signals and signs are so messy and unreadable that we have no clue where we stand or what the hell is going on.
The Truth About Magnum Condoms, Plus 9 Ego-Boosting Lies We Tell Men
Pretty much any regular sized guy could fit into a Magnum if he fits into a regular condom. It’s all just to boost the male ego. Us ladies do our fair share to feed into their fantasy lives, too, though. Those little white lies we giggle about later to our girlfriends…you know what I’m talking about. We’re all guilty of it.
11 Things Men Are Thankful For This Year [Dude's List]
This is when we take stock in what we’ve been given and/or retained over the last 12 months, all in the hopes of gaining a greater appreciation for these people, possessions, gifts, services, essentials, etc.
How To Prepare For Going Home For Thanksgiving [The Weekly 10]
Going home is probably going to be stressful. All semester you’ve probably been counting down to Thanksgiving break, but now that it’s here, you’re going to find that it’s not as relaxing as you thought.
On Being Homesick And Friendship [Chronicles Of The City]
So yeah, I’m homesick. I talk to my family on the reg whether it’s on the phone, by text, or on gchat, but I just miss the comforts of home.
Thank You Veterans
11/11 is a day for wishes, but it’s also Veteran’s Day! It’s a day to remember those who have served and are serving to protect our country.
How to Survive Life at A Party School…If You’re Not a Partier
After my university was featured in several “Top Party School” surveys, I’m not going to deny that the party atmosphere is a huge impact on my college experience. However, by no means should getting drunk be the only option for fun out there.
I Can’t Say No – To Dudes [Diary of the Undateable]
I gave him my number after he gently begged – “Why not?” I thought.