Author: Jordanna Romano

In this day and age, a majority of young adults aren't virgins. 

They either are in a relationship when they have sex, or it's a one night stand when they have it. 

I on the other hand is in my twenties and is still a virgin.

Ever since I was young my mom instilled in me that I should lose my virginity when I'm with the guy I love and married, just like it says in the Bible.

She told me that your first time is something special and once you lose it, you never get it back. 

It is something that is shared between two people that love each other.

I decided myself that I'm going to wait until I feel like it's with the right guy at the right moment. 

I want that moment shared between us to be unforgettable.  

I want to be able to look back and say that it was a memorable experience and that losing my virginity wasn't a mistake.

Not going to lie, there are many temptations, but I have to think, "do I really want to lose it to this person?"

Even though it's hard to wait, I know that in the end it's going to be worth it. 

When I first saw you, you gave me this instant vibe which for me, is rare. It was a good one though. It was something about you.

Our conversations seemed so natural, like I was talking to an old friend. 

Having your name appear on my screen was something that I looked forward to every day. 

You were there for me when I needed someone, and seeing a text from you made me smile.

In your life so far, you've been through a lot. You claim that you're not a good guy, and from past conversations, it seems like you don't think highly of yourself. 

That honestly breaks my heart. 

To me, you are the exact opposite. I think you're a great guy. You're nice, you're caring,and not to mention attractive. 

I know you've made mistakes in the past, but it doesn't mean you're a bad guy. All it means is that you've made bad choices. 

It happens to all of us.

I wish you could see how much you are mean to people, especially me. You are something, and honestly I'm blessed to have you in my life.

I bet the people in your life are too. 

You are worth it. 

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Tinder is one of those places where first impressions are crucial. Some people make good ones, and other ones, not so much. You wonder what goes on in their head before hitting send. 

1. Memory Loss

"Hey what's up remember me?"

"No?"

"Remember that time you had a great dream and woke up smiling but couldn't remember the dream…I was that guy you were dreaming about."

2. Adele's Cousin?

"Why do you look like Adele's long lost African love child cousin?"

3.  A Simple Test

"Answer these questions in order.

– First name of the guy in Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

– The letter after "T".

-The opposite of stop.

-Three strikes and you're…?

-To find the area of a rectangle you do length times…?

-Do, Re, ?,Fa,So, La, Ti "

4. Child's Play

"Who is your favorite Pokemon?"

5. Straight To the Point

"Sit on my face."

6. How White Girl Are You?

"So before we start talking I need to know. On a scale from one to walking into Starbucks in your UGG boots and yoga pants, talking on your iPhone, ordering a Pumpkin Spice Latte, how white girl are you?

One month. That's how long we didn't talk to each other. No good morning texts exchanged, no talk about cuddling, nothing. 

Throughout that month, I wondered what I did to make you stop talking to me. Was it something I said? Did I take something too far?

I decided to text you something, I didn't think it would get your attention, but guess what, it did. 

When your name popped up on my phone, I felt so many emotions. Anger, excitement, and surprise were among them. Among these emotions I had many questions. 

"Why did you decide to answer now after all this time?"

"Do you know how upset you made me by leaving?"

"How could you?"

You never really explained why you left, but you assured me, that it wasn't anything I did. I hope one day I know the reason why, but for now I'm going to let it go. 

Everything seemed back to normal like no time was lost. We would send each other good morning texts and complain about work like always. 

What I've realized, is that our relationship is something unique. We're more than friends, but we're not dating.  

I don't know if it will ever get to that point. but, you promised me that nothing will change between us. 

A part of me is bummed out. Deep down I have feelings for you,and you're aware of this. Honestly though, I think where we are now is a good place for us.  

I feel like I can come to you about anything and I'm so glad you're apart of my life, hopefully for good. 

I can't imagine it without you. 

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Gina Rodriguez, is mostly known for being on Jane the Virgin, but she is much more than that. Gina is an icon in the making, an inspiration. She's changing the ways Latinas are viewed in the acting industry. Here are some of her best quotes that are empowering as well as inspiring.

1.  "I think when you work really hard and you help others, God helps you get what you want."

2. "The only person you got is you. Love you firstt & everything will fall in line. Thank God you were lucky enough to be you!"

3. "Get an education. The one thing that nobody can take away from you is your education. I'm here, I'm present, I'm a contributor to society, I deserve to be part of this conversation, I have an opinion, listen to me roar."

4. "Believe in yourself and in the power of hard work, but remember that life isn't a race. The end goal isn't the win. Enjoy this journey because it's going to be fun! You're going to learn so many things that are going to make up who you are.”

5. "I am not going to take a role because there's money. It might extend my checkbook, but not my integrity."

6. "I try to keep in mind that it's a long journey. It's not a race. It's about staying focused, continuing to do good work, make my family and community proud; that's all I really want to do… and pay my bills."

7. "Every morning, my dad would have me looking in the mirror and repeat, 'Today is going to be a great day; I can, and I will."

8. "I love telling stories that allow people to be less afraid of theirs."

9. "If I can do it, that means there are so many people who are going to be able to do it."

10., "I had a father that would — we would look up at billboards and he would say, 'That's one version of beauty. You're another version of beauty. And she's a version of beauty. And that girl? She's another version of beauty.' He always said that beauty came from within … and you're younger, and you're [sarcastically] like, 'Yeah, beauty comes from within' — no, beauty does come from within. I've met some of the most beautiful people, and sadly their heart is just not smiling, and that destroys it all. And then other people that aesthetically aren't considered as beautiful are the most gorgeous people I've ever seen in my life."

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According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a father is "a male parent; a man who is thought of as being like a father."  

The only thing you are to me is my biological father with blood being the only thing that ties us together. We don't have that bond a father should have with their child. In fact, you didn't bother to contact me for most of life. 

When you did get in contact with me, you thought you could waltz in like no time was lost.

Think again. 

What makes you think you can do that? I can't go from not having a father one minute and having one the next. 

Even when you did get in contact with me, you didn't even bother to get to know me. I don't think you even know when my birthday is.

A father, would know when their child's birthday is, what they love, what they hate. They would be there for their child's big accomplishments. Where were you when I lost my first tooth, or maybe when I graduated high school?

You were no where to be found, yet you expect me to let you in. 

Sorry, but you're too late.

With that being said, you don't deserve the title of a father. If anything, my mom does. She stepped up to the plate and was not only my mother, but my father. I am forever grateful for her.

 I hope for your other children's sake, you're a better father than you ever were to me.

I remember when we became friends all those years ago. The circumstances were unique I'd say. 

We grew close and we would talk all the time. The topics were endless. Some were as deep as the ocean, and others were just light hearted.

 You and I, we've been through a lot together. We were there at eachother's lowest. 

I knew that I gained not only a best friend, but a little sister.

Throughout the next couple months, you started drifting away. We would barely talk, and it hurt.

How can two people be so close one moment and not the next?

Eventually, you cut me off, removing me from all social media. I didn't understand.

What did I do wrong? 

I thought I was a great friend. I was always there when you needed someone. I just didn't get it.

Throughout the next year or two, and there would be things I would see, and I would be so eager to show you, but then I realized. We weren't friends anymore.

One day, a post I tagged you in years ago showed up on my Facebook Memories. I commented, not thinking you would respond, but you did.

We ended up really talking and you told me you missed me and our friendship. 

I was so glad that I was I wasn't the only one feeling this way. 

I know it's going to take time to get back to how we once were, but I'm happy that I have my friend, and my little sister back. 

If you watched 90210 you know that Naomi Clark was your typical rich girl who’s borderline offensive at times, but always tells it like it is. To put it simply, she’s a savage. Her lines were brutally honest and relatable on so many levels that she’s become our ultimate spirit animal. 

I mean, she even describes herself like a true badass: “[I’m] an airhead, a clotheshorse, occasional bitch. But I am not a quitter.” She’s our everyday inspiration to be a little sassy and a lotta classy. And the thing about Naomi Clark is she’s a lot deeper than she lets on, because gradually as the show goes on she reveals she’s actually a lot more complex than we thought. But we love her because of her undeniably relatable one liners. 

1. 'If I sleep on wet hair, it's a crap fiesta in the morning."

2. "What can I do that doesn't involve breaking a nail or a sweat?"

3. "Hey remember yesterday when you were not a dick for like 5 minutes? Can we do more of that?"

4." Who needs water when we have margaritas?"

5. "Oh my God, can I just tell you how nice it is not to have anything on my schedule for a change!"

6. "I suddenly feel like myself again. The best version of myself."

7. "Of course it was nice. It's called rebound sex."

8. "The only thing that bothers me is hearing the word 'parents' in bed."

9. "I just wanted someone to share a bond with me that we couldn't walk away from."

10."I am not the kind of girl who can wait until Christmas morning to unwrap her present."

All hail, Naomi Clark.

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 2016 is the year of celebrity deaths and it’s not even finished. We have lost from music icons, to actors.  Each one of these people have impacted the world from one way to another. 

1. David Bowie

70’s icon David Bowie, known for songs like “Fame” and  “Changes” passed away on January 10th at the age of 69 after his 18 month battle of liver cancer. 

This comes two days after his release of his album Blackstar. According to co-producer Tony Visconti, the album was a “parting gift” to Bowie’s fans before his death.

2. Alan Rickman

Most known as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series, actor Alan Rickman died at the age of 69 from pancreatic cancer on January 14th. This was a huge loss for the film community as well as Harry Potter fans. 

Harry Potter co-star Emma Watson stated:

“I feel so lucky to have worked and spent time with such a special man and actor. I’ll really miss our conversations”. 

Rickman has played roles in Die Hard, and most recently was the voice in Alice Through the Looking Glass.

3. Glenn Frey

At the age of 67,Glenn Frey one of the founding members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted band the Eagles, passed away on January 18th. According the band’s official statement on their website, Frey died from “complications of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute Ulcerative Colitis and Pneumonia”.

As well as being successful with the Eagles, Frey was successful solo releasing a hit album in the 80’s and then later in 20112.

4. Harper Lee

On February 19th, author Harper Lee, known for her novel To Kill a Mockingbird, passed away quietly in her sleep at the age of 89. To Kill a Mockingbird which was released in 1960, became an instant success eventually becoming a classic novel in American Literature. 

55 years later, Go Set a Watchman, which was originally written in the 1950’s was released. It is said to be To Kill a Mockingbird‘s first draft.

5.  Doris Roberts

Known for her role on Everybody Loves Raymond, actress Doris Roberts passed away on April 18th, at the age of 90. Roberts died of a stroke in her sleep.

She’s made cameos on other televsion shows like Touched by an Angel, Grey’s Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, and The Middle.

6.  Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson, more known as Prince and The Artist Formerly Known as Prince, died on April 21st at age 57 in his home.  He was known for his hits “When Doves Cry”, “Purple Rain”, and “Little Red Corvette”. 

Two weeks before his death,  Prince became unresponsive and his jet had to make an emergency landing. It was recently found out that his cause of death was of a fentanyl overdose. 

7.  Muhammad Ali

On June 3rd, Muhammad Ali, “The Greatest” passed away at the age of 74. The day before, he was admitted to the hospital for a respiratory illness with his cause of death to be septic shock. 

Training since he was 12 years old, Ali won gold at the 1960 Summer Olympics and has competed in boxing matches against rivals Joe Frazier, George Foreman, and Sonny Liston. 

He was drafted into the Vietnam War, but refused to, stating, “I ain’t got no quarrel with the Viet Cong.

8. José Fernández

In the early hours of September 25th, baseball lost one of its own. 24 year old Jose Fernandez of the Miami Marlins passed away from a boating accident.  

Fernandez played in the MLB All Star Game in 2013 and 2016. He was Rookie of the Year in 2013 as well.

On September 20th, just 5 days before his death, Fernandez announced that his girlfriend was expecting, being their first child.