I wish you were still around to see how much I've grown and improved.

I'm underwater trying not to drown.
- Six Word Story (03/20/2014).

I want the part of you that you refuse to give.

If you truly pour your heart into what you believe in -- even if it makes you vulnerable -- amazing things can and will happen.

"No, I know something will happen for you."
Me: "How so?"
"Because it's about time. You deserve it."

Maybe I'm tired of fighting. Maybe I want to be the one that's fought for. For once.

Things don't get better. It just gets different.

The weaker I get, the stronger I become.

"Why are you so afraid to open up?"

Opening up makes me feel vulnerable, and it's not a feeling that I enjoy. I choose my people -- All of which I can count on one hand. I wasn't like this a few years ago, though. I had such an open heart back then that sometimes it's still hard to believe that this is who I am now.

It really sucks when you completely open yourself up to another person, where you let them break through the wall you've worked so hard to construct. You share all your past, your mistakes, your dreams with them, hoping for them to become part of your future. And maybe they have done the same with you. But the harsh reality is feelings are only temporary, the beginnings are always the greatest, but the ending, you can never expect. Once you open yourself up to someone, you're giving them a part of you. A part for them to take along once they leave and a part that will leave you incomplete, broken. And that's what always gets me, I've given away too much of myself to get back. 

Over the years, I've grown to become someone to keep a lot to myself, and have improved the ability to handle situations on my own. I'm not as dependent on other individuals to be there for me, and that's okay. Sometimes you have to stand alone just to make sure you still can.

My crush from 3rd-8th grade, lol omg! This was pretty damn cute.

Though I have learned a lot, I still have a lot to learn.

In temporary moments of stress, you will, without knowledge, relieve me of it with the little things that you say. Always.

They can't love you like I do.

This isn't a Romeo and Juliet story
This is me and you, plus forever and always

Screenshot forever saved.

I was definitely surprised when I received/read this. I've known him since July '13, and this is the first time he's ever told me this.

BAE: "Before anything else"

I'm glad that we always find our way back to becoming as close as we are. There's nobody else in my life that I would want to have the kind of relationship that we do with. Despite the rough patches we've been through, you're the best cousin I could ask for. Since '97 and still going strong. :)

Hold my breath as you're moving in
Taste your lips and feel your skin
When the time comes, baby don't run
Just kiss me slowly