Calling on Courtney

So yes, this is the title of the 2009 classic movie, "He's Just Not That Into You," featuring the great talents of Jennifer Aniston, Bradley Cooper, and Scarlett Johansen (just to name a few).

However, I felt like it needed to be the title of this blog post because it's just so relevant to females today. We make many excuses for why he's not calling back or why he hasn't asked you out on the second date. I've heard them all, "he forgot your number," "he's afraid of commitment," or "he just got out of a serious relationship." The truth is, he's just not that into you. And I think we should be able to accept that and move on with our lives.

Seriously, a friend of mine was a wreck over a guy that she had seen for a few times before, but nothing serious. He never has really asked her on a date and so she spent most of her time waiting for her cell phone to buzz or spent hours making herself look good just in the mere chance that she might "run" into him. The sad thing is, she's not the only one. I've seen thousands of girls do this before and frankly they would have had a lot more fun if they had used that time to go out with friends on a Friday night, get drunk, and eat pizza.

This may not be everyone's ideal, but it's a hell of a lot better than getting drunk alone.

My problem is that I don't want just any regular guy. I always want the guy I can't get. Sort of like Scarlett Johansen with Bradley Cooper, I want that guy who is interested, but has something about him that makes him difficult to obtain. It's the chase that really gets me going. But this usually runs into multiple problems and never seems to work out the way I want it to. Then, when I finally get a good guy, I'm not happy with him and the endless cycle continues.

The worst part about it all is that now we have this dreaded thing that is the sole hinderance to any blossoming relationship. The internet. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, you name it. All of these social media platforms will kill anybodies hope that he will text or call you back because you just saw that he put on his story that he was going out to party without you or is checking his phone and just plain not texting you back. Plus, it's so hard to resist the temptation not to look at their profile and check out their most recent flings.

Sometimes I wish it was that easy to just say, "Hey, I like you so we shoudl date," but if dating was that easy, we wouldn't have any chick flicks made. And who the hell wants to live in a world without a good chick flick?

We all know that living in a 2x4 tiny white-walled box with another person is hard. Forget that college dorm room you saw on Pinterest or the one in the Target ad.

Not just that, but it seems that everything cute is way too pricey for the average college student. So the question everyone seems to ask themselves before leaving for college: How am I going to live here for nine months without breaking the piggybank?

Here are some cheap ways to give your dorm room a little more edge, without worrying about your budget.

Put picture collages on the wall.

I love having stuff to cover up the white boring walls that seem to enclose you when you are in your room. The easiest way to do this is with corkboard sheets. They are only a few dollars and you can even get colored ones! Hang them up over the wall and pin up pictures to them. This way you can make those walls your own!

http://www.bangorcork.com/products/cork-products/cork-sheets

Get a couple of throw pillows.

Having some cute accents pillows on your bed are not only adorable, but sooo comfy when you crash after a long day of studying. Some of these can be a little pricey, but Home Goods always have a great selection, and for only $10 or less! Also check out local thrift stores for some other good pillow finds. You can even design your own online.

Put up a plain mirror and decorate it.

Mirrors are always a necessity in dorm rooms, but no one wants to look at a plain one. Buy a plain over-the-door mirror (http://www.target.com/p/room-essentials-over-the-door-mirror-white/-/A-13191932) and then get some fake flowers from Michael’s or even The Dollar Store. Hot glue them to the sides of the mirror and then admire your creation and your beautiful self.

Make a simple headboard.

This is a super cute way to add another interesting aspect to you room. The best way to do this is to take a piece of cardboard and cut it into the headboard shape you want. Then take a piece of fabric that you want to cover it with, put it around the cardboard, then tape or glue it down. After that, hang it at the level of your bed and push your bed up next to it!

http://www.starsforstreetlights.com/2012/09/how-to-make-simple-headboard.html

Get some potted plants to put around the room.

People always turn away to this idea because they feel like they don’t have a green thumb and can’t do it. However, there are some plants that require little to no attention at all for them to survive and grow. Check out plants like cacti (colored ones too!), Peace Lilies, African Violets, and Pothos. All of which are cute, and very hard to kill.