Stephanie Karina

Point A to Point B to Point C to, someday, Point Z. Do not pass Go. A house in the suburbs with a driveway that can fit two cars — at least.

“Uh. Well, actually, I’m Canadian.”

Flying stresses me out.

6. Indulge in dessert.

In my head, I am smooth. In reality, I have a tendency to embarrass myself in front of people I am interested in.

The next morning, I checked my email — a daily ritual, before I get out of bed. Amidst the usual junk — an advertisement for a free trip to Jamaica or a 50% off offer from a store I didn’t really like — there was a University-wide safety alert.

Regardless of your relationship status, everyone deserves a lil’ loving on Valentine’s Day! Here’s a playlist to get your night going.

“How poetic of you.” I rolled my eyes. “But don’t be melodramatic.”

“You are a booger.”

1. He takes you to get sushi for dinner, during which he makes you laugh so hard that you snort soy sauce out of your nose — a gaffe that he finds endearing rather than repulsive. He even offers to help you wipe off your face.

“Hm, okay.” Guy Number One picked his phone up again. “Should I text her now? Or…later, you think?”

How am I supposed to love someone else fully when I don’t even know what my favorite burrito toppings are? I need to know myself before I try to know someone else.