Page Turner's Blog, page 25

It’s Freeing to Stop Worrying If You’re an Artist

I realize that if I'm having such a hard time defining something -- what an artist is, what art is -- then maybe I shouldn't worry myself too much about whether it applies to me. It's freeing.

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That Moment When You Regret Sending So Many Texts

I got excited by what you said. I started typing. And continued typing. Twelve messages later, I'm staring at the screen full of regret.

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I Thought I Was Going to Lose You, But Instead I Gained a Ton of Knowledge

We’ve been close for a very long time. First we were friends — wonderful friends. We were mutual confidants, always talking about what was going on in each other’s lives. Giving advice. You’d run drafts by me of things you were writing to get my take. And I’d turn to you for the inevitable sanity… Read More »I Thought I Was Going to Lose You, But Instead I Gained a Ton of Knowledge

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Your Moods Change Like the Weather & I’m Left Repairing Storm Damage

What must it be like -- I often wonder -- to sweep by in one of your moods and lash out in every direction with very little forethought in the moment? Terrible, I imagine. Like you're out of control. Because you are out of control in those moments.

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When Someone You Loved Suddenly Feels Like a Disappointing Stranger

I don't make the decision to leave a situation lightly -- but once I make up my mind to do it, my mind stays made.

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I Worry A Lot That My Friends Don’t Actually Like Me

e and are pretending.

Yes, really. Yes, even my friends.

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Our Story Is Over, But I Love the Shape You Left Me In

For a long time, our future was flexible, unlimited. I wasn't sure who you'd be to me or who I'd be to you. Not ultimately. I knew I loved you with all I had

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While You’re Healing, You Don’t Stop Living

"Can I date while I'm still healing?" she asks.

"Yes," I say. "In fact, it's almost guaranteed that you will date while you're still healing."

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You Shouldn’t Compare Yourself to Other People… But You Probably Will

You shouldn't compare yourself to other people... but you probably will.

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When I Want to Lash Out, I Find Someone Else to Help Instead

Make no mistake. I'm not always positive. But I'm definitely a lot more positive than I used to be. And it's been lifechanging. So much better.

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