Marisa Donnelly

We won’t quit. On you, on the relationship, or in an argument.

When he rocked his ‘Another One’ sandals to remind us that there’s always another thing to be thankful for.

A built in, cost effective security system: No need for a man when you have a dog that will fend off any intruders, burglars, or unwanted exes. (Clutch.)

You are not wrong for the craziness you feel. The excitement at a simple touch, a smile, a small gesture. It’s okay to hold onto a hug for just a moment too long, to stay in bed an extra minute, just to feel his touch on your skin.

If listening you’re your drunk friends wasn’t bad enough, now imagine sitting through the four-hour family shindig. Completely. Sober.

“You are such a girl.” This phrase was casual. Maybe an insult, but more likely a tease. A seemingly-harmless line my guy friends threw out there just to poke fun at my ‘feminine’ traits.

Hugs when you’re happy. Hugs when you’re down. Hugs at the start of the school day. Hugs when an older student comes back to visit your classroom. Hugs when a student skins her knee. Hugs after a long day.

“The act of love is easy,” I said, “It’s loving that’s hard.”

You get to kiss whoever the heck you want come midnight on New Year’s.

A strong woman is a feared woman. I hope your knees shake when you see me.

“Do you really expect Cam to finish all that homework? He has football practice every night! I don’t think you teachers understand that students have lives outside of school.”

Blast Christmas music and make homemade peppermint bark.