One of the many humorous Twitter accounts said it best: “I’m at that awkward age where half my friends are getting married and the other half are too drunk to find their phones.” 

It’s the sad truth that the majority of us feel like we’re somewhere in the middle. The thought of getting married to someone, right now, is about as terrifying as your roommate’s leftover makeup from last night’s date party, but the thought of graduating college without a serious boyfriend causes girls to want to pounce on any walking Polo with Sperrys that crosses their path. 

I’ve observed a trend among many people in my age group. Girls have packed up a backpack (Longchamp), put on their binoculars (Ray Ban aviators), and filled up their Evian bottle (Tumblr with iced coffee) to set out on an expedition to find the perfect man. I am no matchmaker millionaire, or relationship expert, but if there’s anything I’ve learned in the past few years, it’s that the good is hard to come by; and it doesn’t come by when you’re out searching high and low. Being single is something that not enough people appreciate and take advantage of and before you know it, some very great things will all be gone.

Learn what you love. Pick up a hobby. No, not crafting for your little. I mean, go out there in this world and find something that gets your gears grinding and get really good at it. Whether it is traveling, art, photography, event planning, or helping others, there’s something out there for you to add to your resume.      

Make last minute plans. I swear, this is one of those things that single people take advantage of the most. There are a million and one places to go in this world, but you already promised your boyfriend you’d get Chipotle with him once you got off work. That may sound great on a Tuesday night during the school year but, ladies, your time will come. One day you’ll be wishing that you could have gone to that seminar that you just found out about.      

Go on multiple dates. He’s not your type? Katy Perry and Russell Brand, Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner,  Beyonce and Jay-Z. This is your time to find out what you really like in a guy. I bet you wouldn’t have bet money that any of these couples would have fallen in love. The whole “my type” phenomenon is all in your head. Who is right for you is something you’ll only know when the time has come, and the time won’t come if you only give those very few 6-foot, brown hair, blue eyed boys a try. Not only are they limited, but by the time they’ve gotten to you, they know their effect already.      

Get off your phone and look around. You’re not “worrying” anyone by not responding within seven minutes of their last text and you don’t need to give his mom an answer in July as to whether or not you’re coming to their family’s Christmas in December. The beautiful things in this world are happening beyond your phone screen.      

Build meaningful friendships. College is the last place in your life where you will constantly be surrounded by new people and hundreds of them every day. These aren’t people out to make a deal with you or compete for the next big promotion. College friends are not only the ones you will want in your wedding, but also the ones you will vent to when your future boyfriend forgets your two-year, one-month, one-week and five-minute anniversary of when you first kissed. Take those friends out for lunch every once in a while; they deserve it.     

Your love life, at this moment, does not have to consist of romantic dates with your soul mate. Take this time to really enjoy what you love in life. Unfortunately, the days of being able to binge watch OITNB will be gone too soon.