Umbrellas are so small and sad and easy to forget.
Life isn't about what you get, it's about what you DO with what you get.
Everyone makes mistakes. The important thing is to not make the same mistake twice.
It's ridiculous how difficult a question can be when the answer means so much.
If I had a euro for every stupid thing I've done, I could buy the Mona Lisa.
I pull back, gasping for breath. Reeling. His breath is ragged, and I place my hands on his cheeks to steady him. "Is this okay?" I whisper. "Are you okay?" His reply is anguished. Honest. "I love you."