After talking to my friend, Erika, about how we have known each other for a year, I realized I have had Tinder for a year. Here is what I have learned:

1. Outside the box thinking rarely exists in women between the ages of 18 and 23, here is a perfect example:

2. Gold diggers do not exist in the south. For instance, If I was a girl, I would be trying to go on as many dates as possible. Who on this earth does not love free food? If you are thinking “they do not want to get raped,” well, I invite every match to church, I am 135 pounds, and I am a designer. There is not much to worry about.

3. Sex sells. Okay, we all know that statement to be true, but I honestly thought it was just in the case of girls selling themselves to guys. However, my model photos that have generated 1,000+ matches have totally changed my thoughts on that.

4. It is a great app for venting. Since you will never meet 90% of the women/men you match with it is a great app for venting all of your pet peeves, such as mine: mirror selfies. I rant about these pictures daily and sometimes feel the need to inform every person who has taken one. Some will take your advice others will not.

5. I have learned that there a lot of amazing people everywhere you go. Spending just five minutes of your day getting to know them not only creates joy and happiness but is also time well spent. So get to swiping!