#personal-reflections

#personal-reflections

Beginning around age seven, I had an insatiable desire to write. I would write pages and ramblings almost every day, whether it was full accounts of my day, idealized accounts of my day, stories set in fantasy worlds, or long, dialogue-only scenes. I always gave them to my mom, and she would read them all the way through.

"These are dogs that you immediately connect and bond with on a level that you have never connected with another dog, or usually person, with before."

Grief doesn't come with an expiration date, and feeling especially vulnerable this week is normal.

I thought that having a slow burn love story would be exciting, but over time, it felt more stifling than romantic.

Lee Child's journey from a law graduate to a bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series highlights the unpredictable path of success and creativity.

Nick Cave's determination to hold a space for public discourse on life’s deep, difficult, and mysterious elements is a significant reason I admire him.

"Your personal standard may be different from mine, in which case, follow your own, of course, but I don't think you're obligated to make amends to Jane nor confront Mary."

After exploring traditional wedding options, Allie and Ryan decided on eloping due to venue availability and their desire not to wait any longer to marry.

When asked about happiness, Erin shares, 'Mornings. Playing music, fresh coffee, dippy eggs and soldiers, my girlfriend – what’s not to love?'. This emphasizes her appreciation for simple moments.

"I was an only child, happy and secure, and there was always plenty of time to play cricket."

Kevin Bacon tested anonymity with a disguise and quickly longed for fame, realizing he missed being recognized and the positive attention it brings.

I was at a car wash in the waiting room and the breaking news came on... Kobe was just finding his after-basketball life. A terrible tragedy.

"I don't really like any of the modern dating advice advocating that women take charge. It's unsettling. I want a partner who offers support, not just equal partnership in the sense of splitting tasks and responsibilities."

"When the stranger yelled at me from his car window, I was carrying my Zamioculcas zamiifolia, a large tropical plant I had just bought at a greenhouse. I couldn't hear what he said, but I don't think he was complimenting my plant. His words, whatever they were, brought to mind all of the derogatory comments and crude propositions I had heard before, from different car windows and different men: all of the comments about my body and suggestions for what I could do with it."

As I stood on the 69th floor outdoor deck, I was engulfed by the quintessential New York moment, realizing that this view felt uniquely central and personal.