Love and Leftovers Quotes

“My Wish

is to fall
cranium over Converse
in dizzy daydream-worthy
love.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“You can't choose the time and place, the when and where, and with whom you fall in love.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“Do you hate the person
who tapped the first domino down?
Or do you hate the domino
for not standing up for itself?
And if you are the second domino,
and you get toppled, do you hate yourself?”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“With fire in my lungs
forgiveness in my head
and desire in my heart.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“There is no three-strikes when it comes to dating. One heartbreak and that's it.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“Sometimes good friends become more than friends, which is normal because our friends understand us best and we are comfortable around them.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“Don't fall for a hard body without a soft heart.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“I guess I was used to keeping my secrets to myself.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“People talk when they think no one is listening.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“I want another person to notice me, to say that I matter, to say that they care about me.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“But no matter how hard I try, I still yearn for
hugs/kisses/smiles/a hand to hold.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“And I don't know if you understand, but that makes for a lonely existence.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“It means looking out for your own interests. And, for how crazy life gets sometimes, that's a good policy.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“The male ego bruises easier than an overripe apricot.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“If only we could dance on the sidewalk, look up at the sequined sky, and wish upon the same shooting star.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“It just happens
like that weird feeling just before you fall asleep
when you gasp in surprise because your
muscles just relaxed
and you feel like you are falling.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“Your arms ache to hold someone --
you move in slow motion from one hug to the next
so you won't jostle the warm feeling off your shoulders
before the next hug comes your way.
Your heart feels hollow --
that emptiness screams like an addiction to be filled
even if it means doing hurtful, selfish things
to get a fix.
"I understand,"
I tell him. "Because
I've been lonely, too.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“She used to explain how perfect it was to share books, art, and music.
What she meant was don't fall for a hard body without a soft heart...”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“I know we could be made-for-TV soul mates who fall ass-over-teakettle in crazy, amazing love.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers

“If Only We Could Be Together
If only Linus and I could walk downtown on Thursday nights
when musicians play on the street corners
and art galleries serve crackers and cheese.
If only we could dance on the sidewalk,
look up at the sequined sky,
and wish upon the same shooting star.
If only Linus could teach me chords on his guitar,
reach around to adjust my fingers
and help me strum.
If only we could sing about autumn mist and sealing wax,
hear out voices mingle,
and stir the air as one,
And by being with Linus
I;d figure it out.
I'd learn what love it.
If only Linus would kiss me,
touch the skin under my shirt,
press his fingers to my ribs, and feel my beating heart.
Then I'd know.
I know I'd know.
I'd know
I was in love.”
― Sarah Tregay, Love and Leftovers