#153

It then occurs to me that this is what CS Lewis meant when he talked about outgrowing fairy tales. Someday, Lucy, you’ll hear that a land is cursed with winter climate and your first thought won’t be “How awful that must be!” but rather, “How cold does it get?”

#72

My smiles have been fake all day and now my cheeks, in addition to my soul, hurt.

#54

People will trick you into believing that you’re talented if you pay them enough. That’s why I never developed any sort of trust in my professors.

#52

I already feel badly about the things I didn’t accomplish after college so what exactly would be the point of going to the reunion?

#49

I’m too tired to make this my problem.

#43

I have no idea what he said, but it was a very lovely combination of words.

#34

Somewhere on the timeline, late in the twenties, you make a conscious effort to stop doing the things that make you regret your life choices.

#26

Will Work For the Money To Buy Food

#25

Nine times out of ten, I love what I do. I truly do love my job. That one time comes on the first of every month when the rent is due, and I sit plagued by the unwavering belief that everyone else is off tossing hundred dollar bills from a second story balcony of a house they can afford to own while dancing to “Just Got Paid.”

#22

And, like me, today wants to be special.