everyone enjoys a game of make-believe every now and then. of course, the ways in which we play can vary greatly. sometimes, we tell ourselves that our friends won't interfere with our family life. sometimes, we imagine certain relationships to be more meaningful than they really are. occasionally, we put up a show, to convince ourselves that our secrets aren't that terrible. yes, you start by lying to yourself, and if you get others to believe the lies as well, you win

psychological fact: when a person cries and the first drop of tears comes from the right eye, it’s happiness. but when the first roll is from the left, it’s pain.

while every other girl doodles hearts in her notebook, i doodle tiny stars; little wishes for everything to turn out okay.