Unwritten

It is incredible to me how quickly things can change in this life. One hour, I'm feeling like the luckiest girl in the world. The next, I'm left huddled in my bed crying, wondering what went wrong and why I didn't see it. I thought everything was fine, you see. I mean, I knew things weren't perfect, but nothing in life is ever perfect. There is no such thing as a perfect relationship. Sure, for that first month or so it's all butterflies and kisses, but eventually there will be trials and struggles you have to face... together. I thought that was what would happen. I wanted nothing more than for him to tell me what he wanted, to make him happy, to take care of him, to let me love him. I don't mean love, like, the I want to be with you forever kind of love, but just the... caring about someone and wanting to... to make everything good for them kind of love. I just don't understand what was wrong, and maybe I never will. Everyone keeps trying to give me advice...

As Finals Week approaches, I just thought I would take this moment to pass on some inspiration. Right now, my community theatre is doing a youth production of the Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and about 90% of the cast are kids I've worked with whether through camps or other shows. The show opened last week, and before opening night even got here, the show had sold out for all 8 performances. I didn't think I was going to get to see it, and some of the kids were really bummed that I wouldn't be able to see it either. I came home tonight on a whim; I hadn't planned on coming home this weekend. My mom was working the box office for the show, so I went with her figuring I could at least say hi to the kids even if I didn't get to watch the show. When we walked around to the front of the theatre, one of the girls was getting ready to get out of the car, and she saw me. Her face immediately lit up, and she practically barreled out of the car and ran over to me to give me a...