The Serendipity (Only Magic in the Building)

by Emma St. Clair

But all day long, the smell of sweet almond sugar cookies lingers around me, just like thoughts of the woman who baked them. And for the first time in years, I find myself truly longing for something sweet.

“Why does Kentucky feel like one of those states that exists but isn’t a place anyone’s actually from?”

He revealed his character when he put you in an impossible situation. His proposal wasn’t a proposal. It was a test. And if someone really loves you, they don’t test you.”

I have no idea why this started. There wasn’t an event or trigger I’ve been able to pinpoint. My therapist says there isn’t always a singular moment because anxiety doesn’t always follow rules or drive in a straight line.

“Don’t downplay your accomplishments. Honor them. Repeat them. Then build on them.”

Honestly, now that I know what a bucket list is, I think the whole idea is kind of morbid. I mean … a list of things to do before kicking the proverbial bucket? No thank you. I’d prefer something like a living list. Maybe it’s just semantics, but to me, it seems significant.