Developing characters is a strange thing. In the beginning they are abstract and I wonder how to move on from there.

Wish for what you want, work for what you need. -Carmen's grandmother

There was one thing Bridget like about guys. They took insults well.

Bridget cried for the leavers and the left. For the people, like herself, grimly forsaking what precious gifts they would ever get.

Don't talk to me. I'm tired and grumpy and I'll probably make fun of you.

But there were times when you felt miserable and you wanted to feel better, and other times when you felt miserable and you figured you would just keep on feeling miserable.

Love who you love while you have them. That's all you can do. Let them go when you must. If you know how to love, you'll never run out.