I welcome each new day with a hopeful expectancy that I, too, will rise above the ordinary. For I am not content to live a merely 'normal' life or settle for an average existence. No, I am destined for more… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“Stay on good terms with each other,’ ” he read slowly, putting emphasis on each word, “‘held together by love.” — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
Girls can be so petty and jealous. I swear they're worse than guys sometimes. Except they're all quiet about it. They sugarcoat it or… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
But fear is confusing. It tears you in two. Half of you wants to run far, far away, but the other half is paralyzed,… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
To the casual observer it looks like I have moved on since I go around wearing my little happy mask all day. I smile… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“Most guys don't like to be pursued like that. I mean, I suppose it's kinda flattering when a girl likes you so much that… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
A book is kind of like a river; I simply jump in and start swimming. — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“...you don't fully appreciate what you've got until something threatens to take it away.” — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“Sometimes you have to just go for what you want. Take the risk in order to get the reward.” — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“Why, some have extended hospitality to angels without ever knowing it!” — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
I don't usually think of my writing as a 'challenge' because I enjoy the process so much. I suppose that's what's helped me to… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“Here was this really nice guy who happened to be uber-shy... and with just a little encouragement, he was suddenly smiling and joking and… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“I think we all need to learn to like ourselves-just the way we are. And if there are moderate ways to improve our looks… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
