Courtney Yule
In 2014 the word bae has appeared on twitter feeds, Facebook posts, and text messages. The pop culture reference popularity has increased within the last few months. The word’s definition is “Before Anyone else”, “A shortened term for Babe”, and “A boy/ girlfriend”. Although students at Colonie High already refer to each other as bae, this articles purpose is to help find you someone special.
While hunting for bae, keep in mind the quote “Appearance rules the world” by Johann Schiller. According to Lexi Secor, a senior at Colonie Central High school, “you got to dress to impress” she said. Teens crave a mysterious partner. For example, the Twilight Saga’s characters embody this secretive and illusive behavior. The clothing choices of Jacob Black, if he is not shirtless, and Edward Collins led to thousands of girls drooling over them. If Twilight seems outdated, this year’s film If I Stay by R.J Culter presents another character, named Adam, who is perfect. According to William Golding, a senior at Colonie Central High school, dress as if “you care about what you look like, but don’t have the energy to look good” he said.
Next, Golding advises me girls love socially awkward men.
“Why is he sitting alone not talking to people?” he said should be a positive thing a girl thinks about. This strategy has worked well for William Golding. He has found two baes since applying these tactics.
Now that you understand how to look, let’s discuss where bae could potentially be. According to Mrs. Nielsen, an art teacher, adults tend to use internet websites, bars, and work to find significant others. The internet helps adults know traits of compatible partners easily, but students do not have access to these resources. Therefore, school and friends become reliable sources. What if you are not attracted to anyone in your school? Go out and explore, enjoy singlehood, or find more about yourself.
Now let’s talk about the approach. We know approaching a crush is nerve wracking, so take a deep breath and relax. Mrs. Nielsen shared to me some advice. First, be yourself. As simple as this sounds honesty builds long lasting relationships. When we go on a date, extending the truth seems exciting, yet we need understand lying causes more issues. “If I am interested in a relationship. Then I am not going to be really be working to impress somebody. That isn’t me. (SIC)” she said. Mrs. Nielsen shared a story with me about what a man asked her on a date. “If you’re like this on a first date, what are you going to be like, after we’ve know each other a month? (SIC)”, and her simple reply was “I’ll be exactly the same”. Once you introduce yourself, you talk, and “then you worry about the rest or you don’t worry” says Mrs. Nielsen.
Now that you know how what bae is and how to obtain one, go out and try these tips. Remember relationships require work, but they should not affect your grades or happiness. Therefore, spend your time wisely in high school. Direct your attention on activities you enjoy. Who knows, bae could a participant within the club?
