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you ever want to tell the difference between a tourist and a born and bred New Yorker, wait to see when they cross the street. A real Manhattanite believes that pedestrian signals are merely suggestions, not rule of law.
he asked me out and I figured why not give it a try. At the very least, I might score a free meal with some interesting conversation.
I’ve found myself unable to stop thinking about him. He’s like a pesky open tab in my brain that my hard drive refuses to shut down.
“It’s just proper etiquette. If a car veers off the road or something, I’ll take the brunt of the impact, thereby sparing you.” “You know, for a real grump, you’re quite chivalrous.”
“The practice came about because way back, people would throw their waste from the chamber pot straight out the window. This way, men were much more likely to be covered in shit than the woman.”
“You should really refrain from telling any dates or girlfriends that in the future. It really feels much less romantic when feces are involved.”
Blundstone
Watching what is normally a confident, capable, hot-as-hell man struggle to stay upright on the ice has to be God’s way of evening the playing field for the rest of us.
But I agree with the sentiment that if you find something you know someone else will love, it’s a good feeling to give it to them. I just don’t think you should be under any obligation to find something for someone. Why buy something for someone just so you can check it off a list, not because it was truly heartfelt?”
realize how much I’ve missed feeling like one half of a whole. Missed the things you do with someone you care about without thinking about it—the kiss on the lips when you first see them again, the handholding, the texts throughout the day just checking in.
she realized before me was that things were easy because neither of us had that ‘I have to have you or I’ll die’ feeling for the other. And I think that’s what you need to make it through the tough times. Otherwise, you’ll just dust your hands off and let the relationship go when things get tough.”
where a warm sensation blooms. It feels good to have someone to put you first and who won’t let you down.
“And because I love you, I’m going to tell you this… you need to figure this shit out before you’ll be able to be happy with anyone. Sometimes you have to let yourself go, be willing to fall, and have faith that you’ll stick the landing. Even if you didn’t the first time.”
I’m going to do everything in my power to get her back.” My words are like steel—hard and impenetrable.
lede.
“Don’t let what other people think stop you from taking a risk at being happy.
Andrew stands there, and the way his gaze bounces all over my face reminds me of a man in the desert who’s just come upon water.
that I finally figured out what makes Christmas great to me. Having someone to share it with. And having someone in my life I love so much that her joy brings me greater joy.”
do me the greatest honor of my life and agree to become my wife? I cannot imagine my life without you in it, and I refuse to celebrate any more Christmases without you by my side.”
in a cap-sleeve gown with a sweetheart neckline.
top part of her dress and falls just below the A-line skirt. But the lace is threaded through with silver accents. Her hair is curled and pulled back from her face, and on one side, it looks as though she has a small birch branch with red berries and a hint of evergreen. I realize it matches her bouquet. She’s every bit a Christmas bride,
Now I teach and try to advise kids like Elijah not to make the
mistakes I did. Then again, youth is your free pass to do stupid shit.
