To Sir, with Love

by Lauren Layne

the ability to accept and embrace things as they are, not as I wish they could be.

“You’ve built it up so much in your head that you’re afraid the reality won’t measure up, so you keep everyone at arm’s length. It’s also probably why you’re so attracted to a guy you’ve never met. It lets you preserve that dream.”

but now I can’t help but wonder if there are opportunities missed, chances lost, connections I never let happen.