I attended a wedding recently and during the bride’s dad speech he said to the groom“If one day something changes in your heart, please don’t hurt her, just bring her back to me”. I felt that
Somewhere in your 20s or 30s you’ll get the opportunity to rebuild your life after a negative loop, heal from what broke you, live in your own space, reconnect with your discipline, and learn to love yourself again. It’s very important that you see that journey through.
My daddy lost his phone so he asked me to call it so he could find it. He finds it. I get a call like 1 minute later.
Daddy: "Hey babygirl, you called me?"
Me:
Luxuries we forget that are luxuries:
1. Your mom still around
2. Hot water
3. Feeling healthy
4. Peace of mind & heart
5. Perfect weather days
6. Good food
7. Bills paid
8. Reliable transportation
Went on a date to the movies and this man asked me if I wanted snacks.
I said yes I'll have popcorn with jalapeños.
He said oh you want me to buy your popcorn.
I just looked at him for a second. You asked me if I wanted snacks. I told you what snack I wanted. And now we're here.
I said oh you don't want to buy it? That's fine I'll get it myself.
And I did. I bought my own popcorn with jalapeños and did not think about him for the rest of that interaction.
I need someone to explain to me how we got here as a society. You asked. I answered. That's how the snack question works. You don't ask someone if they want something and then act surprised when they say yes. That's not a trick question I'm supposed to dodge. You opened that door.
I genuinely don't know what answer he was looking for. Was I supposed to........