If things don't work out the way you want, hold your head up high and be proud. And try again. And again. And again!
Sarah DessenI'd chosen instead to just change my route, go miles out of the way, as if avoiding it would make it go away once and for all.
Sarah Dessen"Which is completely out-of-line behavior. Then you are wholly within your rights to stomp on their foot." "No," Delia said, over her shoulder. "Actually, you're not. Just excuse yourself as politely as possible, and get out of arm's reach." Kristy looked at me, shaking her head. "Stomp them." she said, under her breath. "Really."
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