I love you, not just for now, but for always, and I dream of the day that you’ll take me in your arms again.

maturity meant thinking about risk long before you pondered the reward, and that success and happiness in life were as much about avoiding mistakes as making your mark into the world.

Deep in her heart, she wasn't sure she deserved to be happy, nor did she believe that she was worthy of someone who seemed...normal.

If Alex has chosen you, then I want you to believe that I have chosen you as well.

I want characters to have voices that feel authentic, unique, honest, fresh and original - all at once. Part of that authenticity is evoking genuine emotion across life - the sadness, passion, love, sense of loss, missed opportunities, and confusion even. All of this helps us realize that our choices do impact the lives that we eventually lead.

You've gotten so caught up in being alone that you're afraid of what might happen if you actually find someone else that can take you away from it.

Strange, what being forced to slow down could do to a person.