Susane Colasanti, When It Happens

"Oh and P. S.? I am in dire need of more coffee. Industrial strength."But we're going to sleep soon," I say."I know." Laila shudders. "Addiction is a bitch."

"But the thought of moving on from something I never had is depressing."

"Do you want to be with Dave for the rest of your life?” Then he rips off a piece of paper and picks upthe smallest charcoal stick from my set. He writes something. He passes it over to me. It says:Time will tell.“And while you’re waiting,” he says, “don’t settle for anything less than what you really want."

"It feels incredible to be outside when I’m supposed to be inside. The sensation of freedom is intoxicating. - Sara"

"We’re never gonna understand women. They’re way too complex. You’ve got too many variables to consider. PMS, bad hair days, miscellaneous mood swings . . . there’s no way to tell what’s causing their attitude. - Mike"

"Too bad guys aren’t like Mr. Potato Head Where you can pick and choose which parts you want. Then we might come up with a guy who meets your standards."

"For one day there will be nothing left, yet we will have something. -me-I tried to wait for my life to begin. Something has to happen. Like an amazing boy. I know he's out there. I just have to find him."