Anna Gragert

Yes, I am a naturally thin woman. I was born this way (cue the Lady Gaga music). I am not “so lucky.” No, I am not on a weight-loss diet.

I was not one of those girls that wore makeup as a form of self-expression. I was just doing it because that’s what I thought all girls did.

After much trial and error, there are five things that have helped me make new friends time and time again (even in the most awkward situations). Here they are: