I love rhinestones, faux jewelry.

This should tell you everything you need to know about guys. They only go after what they know they can get. We girls, on the other hand, aim really high. We take a leap.

I don't settle in any other area of my life when it comes to excellence, so why should I lower my standards when it comes to boys?

The intimacy. The deepest level of love. The knowledge that someone understands you, is rooting for you, is sharing your life.

This is one of those times when explaining a feeling cannot measure up to actually having the feeling

Money doesn't have anything have anything to do with the magnificence of a person. It doesn't. What matters is what you make. Whether it's a cake for bingo night or a costume for a saint or a wall of water-whatever you pour into this life is what makes you rich.

You never know when some small thing will lead to a big idea. Travel is very inspirational - but it's in the ordinary that I find my themes of love and work and family.