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10 Signs That College Has Turned You Into A Mom

There’s always certain kinds of personalities in each friend group such as the party animal, the artistic one, the smart one, etc. It is guaranteed that one of those people is destined to be the mom of the group. You may not have realized how much of a mom you were in high school, but college definitely has the knack of pulling that trait out of people. Here are some signs that college has turned you into a mom. 10. You’re constantly cleaning. Lysol wipes are always within your reach and you make sure to clean the fridge and microwave at least once a week. 9. You text your roommate when you haven’t seen in her awhile just to make sure she’s still safe and alive. 8. You know exactly where to shop to find the best deals. Hello, we’re shopping on a broke college kid’s budget so we have to get

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11 Love Lessons We Learned From Gilmore Girls

We may not realize it, but TV shows teach us new things about ourselves and everyday life in every episode we watch. Gilmore Girls teaches us about love throughout every season when dealing with Rory and her boyfriends, Lorelai and her men, and even within their friendships. Love is a prominent theme in Gilmore Girls and we find ourselves using its guidelines for the proper way to love and be loved. 11. The person who loves you will go out of their way to do nice things for you that they know you like even if they don’t necessarily enjoy it themselves. 10. You should experience new things, let loose, and have some fun every once in awhile. That’s the fun in dating! 9. Being able to share hatred over the same people and things and dish out gossip about mutual enemies is a must in a relationship.  8. Yes Lorelai, YES! We want

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3 Simple Reasons I Will Always Listen To My Mom

We have all heard the statement “mothers know best” in the midst of just about every tiff we had with our moms when growing up. And, when I was 15, dating a guy my mom did not necessarily approve of, I wished that statement was not true. I hoped that I knew better. In the back of mind, though, I knew that I would look back and wish I listened to her. And, I do. Since then, I have realized that the maternal insight is nothing to be taken lightly. Each heart-to-heart and every piece of advice comes from a special place in a mom’s heart, making it more meaningful than anyone else’s. There are three simple reasons why I will always, always, always listen to my mom. 3. She wants what is best for me.  There are a lot of people that support me and want me to do my best outside

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16 Things I Promised to Myself as a Child

When we were all growing up, unrealistic promises were set in our minds. Whether it was to be a cowboy or in my case, a princess, it was highly unlikely that those promises would end up being fulfilled. However as we age, we become more aware of what true life is about and our promises to ourselves start to shift towards more attainable and realistic goals set by experience and observations. Take a look and see how much my, and possibly, your promises to yourself has been completely altered from fantasy to non-fiction. 16. That I would be a true princess. I don’t think this is going to happen any time soon. 15. I’d marry Prince Charming. I’m halfway there. Happily in a relationship to a wonderful man named Travis. 14. I’d own a pet unicorn. Put a horn on a horse and call it Chloe, it works for me. 13.

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The Perks of Having Your Mom As Your Best Friend

Growing up, I’ve always been super close with my mom. As any mother-daughter duo, we’ve obviously had our ups and downs but through it all there’s no one else I would have rather gone through it with. People who can consider their mothers as their best friend are extremely fortunate because there’s no other person in the world who comes close to your mom. Not only do they provide you with the nurture and protection that you need, but by being a friend, they fill a whole other position. They’re the ones who will be there through the laughs, the tears, the times of fear and apprehension, and the times of success and failure. Your friendship with your mom will be one of the only friendships that doesn’t end for stupid reasons, wither away overnight, or become threatened by the presence of other people. Being best friends with your mom allows