Why Nerds Make Great Boyfriends

I had to share this because it’s such a great read, and I completely agree with it. I love dating nerds. They’re quick learners, and I never have computer problems when I'm with one! Check out the link below to see what I mean. It’s definitely worth a read!

Why Nerds Make Great Boyfriends

My little coffee shop

I’m slowly getting used to how small the town I live in is. It’s taken me a while to adjust to the quietness and how everyone knows everything about you before you even have a chance to tell them. People I’ve never met already know my entire life story. That’s partly because my parents love to share everything about themselves and the people around them. They’re total gossip queens, but I love them regardless.

One of the things I do love about this town is the little coffee shop, the 2nd Street Cafe. It’s a cozy spot where you can sit, read a book, and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. The owner, Megan, is this sweet girl about my age, and she and her employees—Katy and Cody—make all the food and cream cheese from scratch. They decorate the space with local artwork every month. It’s a quiet yet welcoming place where everyone knows each other and is super friendly. I’ve completely fallen in love with it.

Their sun-dried tomato bagels are the best you’ll ever have. I love going in just to chat with the staff. Megan’s son, Eli, is often running around, playing with toys, and greeting everyone, which is absolutely adorable. It’s like a little family-style coffee shop where you can be yourself and enjoy your day. It’s honestly become my place of sanity, especially since it’s the only place in town that doesn’t have a dead animal hanging on the wall. Plus, it feels like a little slice of the city hidden away in the countryside.

Harry Potter!!

Okay, I admit it—I’m a Harry Potter fan. Yes, part of it is because I have a crush on Daniel Radcliffe. There's something about his pale skin that I find oddly attractive. Maybe it's the same reason I think Elijah Wood is cute. I’m not sure, but anyway… I went to the midnight showing yesterday because I couldn’t wait to see the final movie. I laughed, I cried, and I almost peed myself because I refused to leave the theater and miss any of my screen time with Harry and the crew. It was amazing! I loved every minute of it.

It was surprisingly hard for me to say goodbye to the past ten years at Hogwarts. I kind of grew up with these characters. I learned some life lessons from them, like: if you’re ever threatened by a troll, just knock it out; dragons are cool but dangerous; goblins are evil and should be avoided; friends are the family we choose for ourselves, and true friends will always stand by you; people with platinum blonde hair are usually evil; gingers are misunderstood, poor but happy, and have oddly cute kids; and, last but not least, help will always be given to those who ask for it.

These are just a few of the lessons I’ll carry with me from the countless hours I’ve spent watching Harry Potter. The books and movies will live on because I own all of them, but they’ll be missed in theaters around the world. God bless you, Harry, Hermione, and sweet, silly Ron. May your wands always glow bright in the dark nights of Muggles.

My New Sister/BF...

This past week, my cousin from Florida came out for a week-long visit. We’ve known each other, hung out once, and talked a few times over the phone and through text, but we never really had the chance to spend time together one-on-one. Basically, we were family who knew very little about each other—until this past week.

I had such an amazing time getting to know Rhi (my cousin). She’s sweet, fun-loving, and open-hearted. Despite going through some tough times recently, she’s in great spirits. We went for walks around town, took an impromptu road trip to two towns (the first one ended up being a bust).

Damn the Meeteetse Chocolatier for being closed on a Monday of all days! Mondays are the worst. People need chocolate the most at the start of the week!

We even did a two-day photo shoot just for fun. There’s nothing like dressing up and taking pictures all over town to make your day feel perfect. Seriously, that’s not sarcasm—photo shoots really do boost your confidence.

The time I spent with her was the most fun I’ve had in a long time. I’m so grateful to have someone in my life who barely knew me but with whom I instantly connected. We were like two jaded, sarcastic kids on a sugar rush, but totally rocking the scene kid style.