Hello! I'm Erika, a 24 year old attending a masters program for Clinical and Mental Health Counseling in Pittsburgh. Im about to start my practicum working with kiddos and their new families during the adoption process. I'm a nerd, a whovian, Harry Potter fanatic, an archer, an artist, a traveller of the world, a dreamer, a tree hugger, and a cynical optimist. I'm in a sorority, but I'm not a sorority girl. I'm a Christian, with a love for Buddhism and a respect for other religions. I used to be a dancer, a fencer, and a runner and I am trying to journey back to those things. I'm a country girl with big city dreams. My life is a paradox within itself, but somehow it works. Have a question? Ask me :)
First dates are awkward whether you are meeting for the first time or have been friends for years. So it is my advice to keep things simple to try to eliminate unnecessary anxiety! There’s nothing worse than going to a location that you’re uncomfortable at, with someone you’re not comfortable with yet. Everyone is different, but from my personal experience here are places that I would suggestion…