I finally gave in a few months ago and did it (no, I'm not referring to the ceremonial burning of all my old Aeropostale/AE/old navy sweatshirts)--oh, no, no, I joined 2.2 million of my closest friends and officially became a member of the exclusive Pinterest community. The way I see it, I'm basically in a sorority since 99.9% of my fellow Pinterest users share a common affinity for Adam Levine (the other .1% probably do too, actually) and there's "pinning" involved--so yeah I'm, like, in a sorority, sorta.
Anywho, as a college aged female of moderate coolness (and by moderate coolness, I mean extreme awkwardness) I felt I should step into this century/out of my oversized snuggie and see what all the hubub was about (yes, I did just use the word hubub--feel free to add my name to the registered sex offender list). For all those who don't have a Pinterest--plain and simple, you're missing out. Pinterest is a wonderful procrastination tool that should be in every awkward girl's tool kit--alongside economy sized hand sanitizer (an awkward girl essential), the coveted beer bottle opener (that also serves as a magnet, was purchased in Florida, and has a crab on it, cleverly exclaiming "I'm not crabby"), and car cassette adaptor (because that's the only way you can jam to your nano in your '96 station wagon). Also, did I mention it's really fun to rewrite words that start with "in" by using "pin"? Pinventing words is pretty cool--pindex cards, "Pinsane in the membrane," pinterracial relationship (okay, some are better than others--but you get the idea). Little did you know, the person who created the word "pink" was employing this same technique.
Out of the goodness of my heart (I can't even pretend to be serious as I type that), I'm going to share a few Pinterest tips--think, "Pinterest for Awkward Girls," or "Consumer Reports: Awkward Girl Edition," or "Awkward Girl's Guide to the Galaxy," or don't think at all--I understand how draining all those group projects and class presentations can be:
1. Pin all you want from LOLCats/awkwardfamilyphotos.com/your favorite funny website--but with caution. Pinterest is where women go to look at trendy inspirational pictures/plan out their future wedding/marvel at Ryan Gosling's drool-worthy, god-like, chiseled, rock hard, defined abs. No one wants to stare at your board with 100 captioned pictures of cats engaged in sexual acts (haha, sorry, really not funny/appropriate at all).
2. That being said, google "best fashion tumblrs" and pin edgy outfits (which everyone and their brother/grandma/gym teacher/AA sponsor has already pinned 10x over) that your friends will admire, repin, and wanna know "OMG! Where is that outfit from? SoOoOo cool!"
3. If you do pin anything that's edgy/trendy/not yoga pants and a sweatshirt, make sure the description is fitting. When I pin something that I think is "sooo runway of Milan!" (but is actually "sooo Milania Guidice"), I always make sure to write "Wish I could pull this off!" or "So cool"
4. Pinterest is great because it's the one place where being at a loss for words is totally fine--in these instances, a "." will suffice as an appropriate description (this is similar to the blank look you give when you're chosen to call in the order to Jimmy Johns).
5. You must have some sort of "*~<3 Wedding Ideas <3~*" board because, well, let's be real--a girl can dream, right? Plus, having a board where you plan out your dress, ring, bouquet, venue, place settings, bachelorette party, party favors, bridesmaid's dresses, husband's tux, cake, engagement pictures, invitations, save the dates, flower girl's dress etc (when the only vow you're probably going to take is one of silence) is so fun!!!
6. FINALLY, be careful where you're pinning. I suggest pinning from a secluded cubby in the library or in the privacy of your own home--because, trust me, nothing is more awkward than someone watching your "pintimate" pinning process (besides that awkward "pincident" when the questionable, on the verge of death, Betty White character commented on your most recent pin, "love it, but the clutch is too big!" ......)
Happy Pinning.
Peace, love, and Social (p)inadequacy.
Awkward Girl
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