I can remember the day like it was yesterday.

My mother had just come home from the supermarket with a bag of groceries and magazines in her hand. As she was getting settled and starting to put stuff away, I was sitting in the kitchen and glancing at the cover of People Magazine. They printed a story about how George Clooney proposed to a woman named Amal.

"Huh, George Clooney is finally getting married," I commented to my mother while flipping through the pages to find the article.

My mother turned around and looked at me with one of the saddest expressions I have ever seen on her face to this day.

"It is awful and tragic, but she is a woman that deserves a man like George Clooney," my mother said, and continued what she was doing.

After the conversation with my mom, I decided to do a little bit of research about this woman who managed to capture the heart of a man, who had said multiple times he never saw himself getting married. Yes, Amal was beautiful, but George Clooney had dated many attractive women before. What made her so different?

Through my research, I found out a lot about what made Amal Alamuddin Clooney so different. For starters, unlike many of George Clooney's past girlfriends who have been models, actresses or just part of Hollywood's elite, she has a prominent career as a lawyer and has represented world leaders. She is known for her philanthropy work.

More young women need to start taking a page out of her book. Rather than focus on being a size 0 or wearing the latest fashion trends, they should be focused on educating themselves and being kind. According to the popular dating website eHarmony.com, men look for women who are emotionally mature and independent.

Young women today need to work on improving themselves and their name before ending up in a relationship. Build your empire before helping someone else build theirs or find someone who can help you become a better person. Never settle for the man around the corner who calls you cute every once in awhile. Find your George Clooney.