Coach: All right, Patch. let's say you're at a party. the room is full of girls of all shapes and sizes. You see blondes, brunettes, redheads, a few girl with black hair. Some are talkative, while other appear shy. You've one girl who fits your profile - attractive, intelligent and vulnerable. Dow do you let her know you're interested?
Patch: Single her out. Talk to her.
Coach: Good. Now for the big question - how do you know if she's game or if she wants you to move on?
Patch: I study her. I figure out what she's thinking and feeling. She's not going to come right out and tell me, which is why i have to pay attention. Does she turn her body toward mine? Does she hold me eyes, then look away? Does she bite her lip and play with her hair, the way Nora is doing right now?
— Becca Fitzpatrick (Hush, Hush)
Maybe the first time you saw her you were ten. She was standing in the sun scratching her legs. Or tracing letters in the dirt with a stick. Her hair was being pulled. Or she was pulling someone’s hair. And a part of you was drawn to her, and a part of you resisted—wanting to ride off on your bicycle, kick a stone, remain uncomplicated. In the same breath you felt the strength of a man, and a self-pity that made you feel small and hurt. Part of you thought: Please don’t look at me. If you don’t, I can still turn away. And part of you thought: Look at me.
The History of Love, 2005
-Nicole Krauss
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I know I'm posting this late,and I'm not sure if I've mentioned this before,but I want to thank Petty Writer,Christiejolu and Stella for the wonderful awards they had given me quite recently.
Petty Writer:http://pettywitter.blogspot.com/
Christiejolu:http://christiejolu.blogspot.com/
Stella:http://justimagination90.blogspot.com/
I don't really have anything much to talk about today. It just that my mind is so occupy on so many things. I so very worried about the exams that I'll be taking the next month,the end of the year,and the year after that,and the year after that year. I'm worried that I'm not studying enough,I'm not trying enough, I'm worried about how am I going to make it to college. I'm worried that I'll fail again. I worry about everything.
good luck with your exams and take it easy! ^^
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oh your posts don't help my addiction to reading the printed words. Did you know I read "Little Bee" because of a beautiful quote you had posted here a little while ago? I did, and now its one of my favorite books. If I see a good quote I automatically want to buy the book ♥
ReplyDeleteomg it's hard for me to grasp it as you talk about exams and such, coz in Poland we're not even in the middle of summer holidays! how weird!
ReplyDeletethese quotes - amazing. once again they made me think that you're really not into obvious and cliche stuff. I enjoyed reading this.
and the photos? so beautiful. especially the butterfly.
I love these photos. I love the conversation. Have a lovely night.
ReplyDeleteLOVE!
you are a really talented writer. i love your work, and the pictures match perfectly!
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eri
What a pretty post. You are more than welcome for the award.
ReplyDeletegreat pics xxx
ReplyDeleteI am just stopping by to see how you are...Loved this post...I have another award for you...And your welcome!
ReplyDeletegood luck with your exams :)
ReplyDeletei actually really love this post.
xo
good luck with your exams but try not to worry too much :) stay strong my prettyful :) xxx
ReplyDeleteI could relate to the above quite a bit. Sort of.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your exams, I have mine at the end of the term, then the really important ones the term after. Don't worry, everybody thinks they'll fail their exams, not get the marks they want, and not get into college. Just revise your school work regularly and pay attention in class. Gosh, I should be following my own advice -- I NEVER pay attention in class or study. Let's hope we both do great :) :)
xx Blaize.