Petite La Fleur

The invitation came on April 18, the wedding was June 25. Of course. She wanted a summer wedding. He probably objected, he never did want to marry after all. But I guess if there was ever a time to get married, it'd be in the summer. Or was it spring? Who knows. I went through the motions; bought a sapphire blue dress, new shoes, and overpriced manicure plus pedicure. Oh and suppressed every thought inside me that it would be completely inappropriate to attend. He did not want to invite me, she thought it was a formality since I had seen her at the bridal store. Aware they were dating, sure. Aware they were serious, oblivious. I tried to run out, I really did. If it weren't for Annalee in the dressing room, I would have most certainly bolted. But why bother? I may as well inspect. Her glossy blonde hair seemed to illuminate the shop, her pale blue eyes sparkled like diamonds in her reflection. She stood petite and slender in a fitting, elaborate white princess g...

Monday: January 19, 2015 I don't know about you guys, but sometimes I just need a little encouragement throughout the day or year or life and so I made this list of reasons to stay alive and I hope it give you guys just as much encouragement reading it as it did for me to write it. recovery the first rain of autumn stepping on crunchy leaves meeting new friends seeing old friends beautiful sunsets shooting stars holding hands for the first time first kisses catching snowflakes on your tongue homemade cookies digging your toes in the sand listening to the wind singing your favorite song on the radio collecting shiny things birthdays making new traditions acing tests tea before bed watching your breath on cold mornings bonfires traveling to new and faraway places weddings touching lives hugs compliments from strangers smiles hearing a good song for the first time photo booth pictures watching trailers before a movie graduations lucky pennies laugh...