If you're reading this you're probably suuuuuuper awkward like I am. I would come over and introduce myself but, instead, I'm going to keep making eye contact with you from across the room until either

You crack and say, "Hi" first.

OR

One of us pretends like we got a phone call and leaves.

Phew, thank god that's over with. Now, if you're like me, you were probably just born awkward. That awkward phase everyone talks about wasn't just a phase for you and I... We are still IN it. Unfortunately, there is no cure, but in my 22 years of being the most awkward individual I know, I have accumulated a lot of funny stories. So, here are a few of my favorite awkward/embarrassing things I've done in my life so you can (maybe) feel better and laugh/cringe at me instead of at yourself.

1. HI, I'M EMMA

Scientific proof that I was born awkward. Apparently when I was little and I'd meet a new kid at the park or wherever and I was ~strongly encouraged~ to introduce myself, I would say (all in one word) "HII'MEMMA." This has stuck and I'm always super afraid that I'm going to accidentally slip that out during an intro.

2. Bathroom Debacle

On one of the last days of my senior year of high school, I went to the bathroom and saw a stall was open and went to use it. To my dismay, one of my teachers was there sitting on the toilet (with the door ajar) and instead of apologizing, I said, "Woah" and hid for the rest of the day.

3. Babbling Idiot

My freshman year of college, I was an RA. I was doing a routine lockout and letting a guy into his room. He was cute and I was flustered. He thanked me. *Swoon* I wanted to seem cool like it was no biggie even though it's super annoying, you're an adult, stop locking yourself out of your dorm. Anyways, I wanted to say something along the lines of "no problem" or "anytime!" But instead, I looked him dead in his face and said "no time" and then I walked quickly back to my room and waited for death to come and take me.

4. Grilled Cheese Who?

My junior year of college, I started working at an on-campus eatery. On top of my awkwardness, I'm also a pretty anxious individual (shocker). It was my very first day and I was going to be at the front grill making sandwiches to order. It was grilled cheese night. I got so nervous that I forgot everything but fine dining and breathing (sponge bob fans, ayeeee). I had to pretend to go to the bathroom so I could look up how to make a grilled cheese on my phone. I hate myself.