I have taken advantage of other people's weaknesses in order to cover my own.

The boy I just kissed is talking to my father. The boy I want to kiss again is waiting for my mother to serve pancakes. I must fight the urge to freak.

Do not just seek happiness for yourself. Seek happiness for all. Through kindness. Through mercy.

iv. who was it who invented size zero? who was it who promised that if you got to a certain point you would no longer be?

Our lives change. Our feelings for each other change. Our bearings change. The song changes. The air changes. The temperature of the shower changes. Accept this. We must accept this.

We found out a long time ago that we weren’t meant to fall in love with each other. But a part of me still fell in hope with him.

Part of growing up is making sure your sense of reality isn't entirely grounded in your own mind.