Things that Christina Aguilera has taught me to look for in a man:

1. Soul
2. Style
3. Class
4. "Badass"

So far the one I've got my eye on is 2/4. I know he'll probably never have style, but I'm waiting to see if he can cook collard greens and sing me some Ray Charles. It would definitely tip the scale.

Have some of my secrets tonight friends.

There was a shallow disappointment that I'd broken that promise to myself, but when the morning seeped in through the window heavy and humid and made my face stick soggily to the pillows I was sharing with his sticky face, it fluttered away with the laughter I couldn't bring myself to express just yet in ( Read more... )

Ahora tengo veinte años.

I've come a long long way. Even walking backwards at times.

But this place was worth it, and it isn't too far from home after all.

Yoga is awesome.

I lay back on striped sheets, curl and uncurl my toes.
I used to spend a lot of time staring at old pictures, trying to remember how everything used to look and smell and feel. I craved the memory of that thing I once said that made him smile just like that as I pressed down and let the flash loose. I needed to feel like I had come from somewhere ( Read more... )

Melanie and I spit shook on it.

Now it's written down so I won't forget.

Thank you universe.
A beautiful girl left me sunflowers and candy as she drove off into the night. The next afternoon, a boy that always makes me smile left flowers and a sweet letter. My best friend took me to the movies and bought me soup. We lounged at our old hangout with our newest mutual friends. I laughed at new jokes with an old classmate at ( Read more... )

I've been writing again which makes me happy. :)

Not that you'll see any of it.

Oh well, my jaw still hurts. Off to bed!

I finally know who I am. And I've never been happier. :)

Fingers crossed for the future, legs crossed for the present.