The Person Who Wants Out Of The

Things Certainly Aren't The Way You Imagine Them When You're A Kid And Dreaming Big Dreams About What Your Life As A Grown-up Will Look Like.

(mother)" She Used To Tell Me To Get My Nose Out Of My Book And Go Get Some Fresh Air.

It's The Worst Thing To Fall In Love With Someone Who Will Never Stop Disappointing You.

I'm Going To Keep Seeing Him As Much As I Can. We'll See What Happens," I Say, Realizing That Just "seeing What Happens" Is My Version Of "going For It.

As Everyone Applauds And Sips Champagne, I Smile Back At Rachel, Thinking She Got It Just Right. Love And Friendship. They Are What Makes Us Who We Are And What Can Change Us, If We Let Them.