Some of my very closest friends are my guy friends, going back to the third grade, so I believe in the integrity of the male-female friendship.

He who fails to plan, plans to fail.

Throw in the intensity of emotions that come with that bittersweet summer sandwiched between high school graduation and the rest of your life.

Well, shoes, bags and clutches are usually my big weaknesses - my husband always laughs when I call them 'investment pieces.'

I'm glad you were both here," I finally manage, thinking how strange it is to be standing with the two people who made you, something most kids take for granted every day of their lives.

I had never understood what people meant when they said they'd rather be alone if they couldn't be in the right relationship. Now I got it.

I'm going to keep seeing him as much as I can. We'll see what happens," I say, realizing that just "seeing what happens" is my version of "going for it.