A: I have huge struggles with self-esteem and confidence to this day. I haven't really overcome it, but I find it really helps if you can talk to your good friends about it. Your friends will be honest, sincere reinforcer. And on those few days that you do feel good self-esteem, it is important to... more
A: Whoa, size 11/13 is not fat, girl! The average American woman is something like 5'4 and a size 14! It's definitely not as big as you could be, so don't be so hard on yourself. I'm a similar clothes size and all I can say is just focus on being happy and healthy. You can message me if you need... more
A: Wait after class and bring up something like "Wow, that was a hard test, how do you think you did? " or "That grammar stuff is so boring, I nearly fell asleep. " Making general comments about something that you can both easily relate to is a great way to start the conversation. After that, slowly... more
A: Well, personally I'm usually very clear on whether I like a guy, but it has NEVER worked out for me to approach a guy first. So that's a big deterrent on approaching anyone at all nowadays. I think it's because the stigma of the guy being the one who initiates has pervaded society so deeply.
Describe your ideal first date; Where do you go? What do you wear? How does the date end?
We go to a small, funky little coffee shop that is out of the way and quiet. I'm wearing an old tee that I got from Japan, jeans, and my chucks. We sit and talk for no longer than an hour, then part our ways and head home.
Afterwards..what will your date know about you?
They should know my interests, the kind of music I like (punk), my passions - philosophy and dance, my political stance (left-wing), a bit about my family, what I'm taking at university.