Day 13: Ashley's boyfriend just left for a year to study abroad. Between my "break-up" and her loss of love we are quite the odd pair. We both try and distract each other and comfort each other's insecurities. During this time I have come up with a lot of encouragment/suggestions for how to get over someone both for myself and for Ashley. Well not getting over someone for her but how to miss someone less. I've made a list of things that I have been doing to help myself:

1.Angry break-up songs. These are essential. You need empowering, "Screw you! I'm better off without you and you never deserved me!" songs. No love songs...ever!

2.Comfort food. Stock up on Ben and Jerry's, cookies, and Hot Cheetos. Well the Hot Cheetos are my own personal preference but you get the picture.

3.Self-improvement. Work out, eat healthier, buy new clothes, try some new makeup looks, wear perfume...be sexy! Know you're hot and work it. Show him what he's missing. Be the best person you can be WITHOUT him!

4. Activities-Pick up new hobbies or complete a project. I personally have been writing, blogging, playing music, and making youtube videos. I also have been looking for a job. Go out with your friends! Let them comfort you, talk trash about the ex, do whatever brings up your girl-power!

5. The 5 Stages- Allow yourself to go through the stages of grief. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. It's good to know what stage you're in because then you know how close you are to the end of it. That's my personal opinion. I'm not sure which stage I'm in...I'm think I'm in the anger and acceptance stages. I'm pass denial, bargaining, and depression. I guess mine are out of order.

6. When you feel like you are ready, flirt! I'm not saying you have to dive back into dating right away but smile at a cute guy! When he smiles back, which he will, you'll feel amazing. There are plenty of guys out there who would love to have a girl like you! Guys who will treat you right and appreciate you! You're a hot, independent, and smart woman who has a lot to offer. Go get em'. :)