Happily Ever After

Every girl is waiting to find her prince charming. To experience love at first sight. Waiting for their Romeo. Sadly some don't believe in a happily ever after. They don't believe in finding that special person. I think even if it's not true is it bad to hope. To believe in the fairy tales that make us all smile. To wonder if there is someone out their. Can't we just believe in magic? And enjoy life?

mind blank

Staring at a blank sheet of paper.

Looking back into eyes waiting for an answer.

Nothing comes out.

Neither words nor sound.

Stumbling waiting for something to come.

But there's nothing.

Nothing but silence.

Mind blank.

I awkwardly sit back as he tells me what I should or shouldn't do. Talking about others who he's so proud of. I don't have the guts to say I would never do that. That although he thinks I'm that kind of girl... he's wrong. The conversation swerves and becomes even worse. I don't want to talk about this. It's weird and strange. I think of what I've heard. About recent decisions made. I can't help but want to leave. I shrink down in my seat. Waiting to be safe. Waiting to get out....

It's strange how it's all over. The hard work we put into the season. And loosing it all because of one game. That one game was the last for this year... but for some the final game. For those not only is the season over so is their hockey career. It's hard to believe that we let them down in away. That is. It's over and now all we can do is think back. To the weird, stupid, and fun things we did this year. To how we came together as a team. How during the hard and frustrating games we picked it up and could rely on each other. Those are the moments that count. And although for some this is the end... those moments will become memories that will live on forever.

My church wanted to raise money for our Sunday Schools. To do so 10 of us took a plunge into freezing water. :)

On Saturday Albert Lea was hosting the Polar Plunge. A chunk of ice was cut out from the lake. Volunteers were able to jump into the little pool of freezing water surrounded by 25 inches of ice. A few people from my church decided to take a risk and jump to raise money for our youth. I was one of them. So everybody could recognize us we all got matching bright yellow shirts. "We tried to walk on water. Oops... We took the plunge"" was written on the back. It was a shock when you dived into the water. You couldn't feel how cold it was. You just lost your breath. I bolted out of the water as soon as possible. A little bit later I jumped in for the second time. I enjoyed the natural rush you got from the cold water. It was exhilarating and exciting! I had a lot of fun :)

I look into her frusterated sad eyes.

She's hurt and overwhelmed.

Tired of listening to him yell and beat her down.

Sometimes I know it's too much for her to handle

What she does to deal with the stress I'll never know.

But her love for him is too great,

to be broken apart because of an argument.

She smiles at him when he walks through the door.

Her face lights up.

I don't know if he understands how much she loves him.

He was her life long boyfriend and friend.

They grew up together.

Even when he didn't know, she dreamed of him.

Nothing could stop her.

She fell in love with his quirky laugh and broad smile.

Now even though they're older that love has only grown.

And no matter what happens

he will always be loved

by her.

Sometimes I get tired...
of trying to do things right
of being ignored, when I have something to say.
I get worn out by the drama and the pressure.
I feel as if I'm falling apart,
into a million little pieces.
All I can do is hope you'll notice.
Come to my rescue.
Be a shoulder to lean on.
When I feel lost and alone.
When I want to give up and stop trying.
All I want
is for you to be there
for me.

He looks at the picture and ooos and ahhhs.
It might not be the one he always dreamed of... not the perfect colors
But it is "SPORTIN"
He's happy and proud of his almost new purchase.
After months and months and months...
He's found his dream boat!!!