You would think that someone who was a cheerleader in high school and is now serving on their sorority’s executive board wouldn't be awkward, but I am. There are times when you would never know it, especially if I’m comfortable with you, but when the awkwardness hits, and there is no turning back. Here are seven situations that spotlight my awkwardness.

1. Dancing. If I’m alone in my apartment, in the car, or in front of a mirror, I’m a great dancer (I think), but put me in front of a bunch of people, and it’s like I cannot move. All my friends are dancing and I just stand there, which makes the situation even more awkward.

2. Being left alone with your boyfriend's or friend's family. I have been dating my boyfriend for almost four years, but the minute he walks away to go somewhere, it’s like I’ve never met his family, and the awkward staring, small talk, and pretending to look at my phone begin.

3.Karaoke.I’ve been able to avoid this for a while now, but when the situation arises, it is horrible. All eyes on you, singing horribly in front of people, and embarrassing yourself? I personally try to avoid embarrassing myself at all costs; so no, thank you.

4. Being told your awkwardness is “cute.” I do not know why, but there have been multiple times when someone will call me cute for being awkward or say they like my awkwardness. What am I supposed to say to that? Thank you for noticing something that keeps me from enjoying life?

5. Talking to super friendly strangers. You know those people who will start a conversation with you at the grocery store like you’ve known each other for years, but you just met (e.g. my mom)? It takes me forever to get comfortable with people I call my friends, so tell me, how I am supposed to carry on a conversation with you without running away?

6. Tripping in public/small embarrassments. If a non-awkward person tripped in public they would laugh it off, but me, I have to pretend I’m laughing, but really I’m a nervous wreck wondering who saw or laughed at me for the next hour.

7. Dates. Thank God my boyfriend and I started out as really good friends and never had awkward first dates. Now I know why I refused to date people before, and when I did, it was horribly awkward. On one particularly awkward date, a guy came to my house and we just sat at the end of my bed staring at each other and making small talk. I wanted to die. I had no clue what to say, let alone how to flirt.

These situations all make me want to run away and hide in my bed forever. I’ve gotten better over the years, but sometimes it is unavoidable and the awkwardness takes over. So, to all the other awkward people out there, let's unite and flaunt it.