bring a book with you everywhere; you never know when you're going to be waiting longer than you intended.

- remember to take time out of your busy day to pause for a few seconds. listen to that clock tick. breathe. you're alive. the world is spinning around you and deep beneath your feet lies a fiery core. breathe. you're alive.

- you are worth so much more than you think and don't you dare settle for anything less.

- walk out of your home with open arms, instead of folded arms, because it's much easier to catch whatever life throws at you with open arms.

- remember to take breaks. you're human, not a robot.

- it's okay not to do anything you need to do. we all need those days. don't feel guilty for staying in bed when you should have been doing something important. again, you're human. it's okay.

- smile at strangers.

- read more. it could be the back of your shampoo, or an advert on the train. just read.

- sometimes you won't know what to do. this doesn't make you weak.

- remember, sometimes you won't get back the amount of love you gave away. you must be understanding. you must be willing to move on.

- lastly, please remember to keep trying with that casserole. one day, you'll get it right... (or near enough edible, anyway).

Unrequited love, wasted on the wrong guy
Feeling way too delirious, he's taking me way too high
Moments turn to memories, let the time pass us by
Only you can drown the pain out, just look me in the eye

This stupid little heart, I guess we're not meant to be
Just open up the gates, my love please set me free
Got the center stage, but the light won't shine on me
If that cold, hard stare of yours is the only thing I see

I can dream all I want but I will never get my way
I would tell you everything I've always wanted to say
I'm trying hard just to find every way to make you stay
I'd wish on a star but it won't ever be the same

shower (n.): a place to practice the words you'll never say

One year.
i'm still not enough
One month.
things are getting tough
One week.
time's passing by fast
One day.
can this even last?
One hour.
soon you will be gone
One minute.
at least it was fun
One second.
just one little glance
I wish**
i'll forget that dance

One smile set my soul on fire
One leap of faith is all it takes
One heart is all each has to give
One moment creates a brand new friend
One sudden feeling makes it more
One sentence is all it takes
One shot in the dark begins a new life
One compliment ignites a soul
One act of kindness could change the world
One hand is all I need to hold
One hand is all I need to hold