“When you meet someone so different from yourself, in a good way, you don’t even have to kiss to have fireworks go… — Lisa Schroeder Different Copy Share Image
“One time Mom told me the people you can be quiet with are the ones you are the most comfortable with.” — Lisa Schroeder Quiet Copy Share Image
“Motion is always preferable to stagnation. When you move, things happen. You’re alive Stay still too long, And it´s hard to get… — Lisa Schroeder Motion Copy Share Image
“The stars are duller than an old pocket knife, they used to sparkle like five-carat diamonds.” — Lisa Schroeder Astronomy Copy Share Image
“I wanted to freeze in the moment in my mind forever because there's nothing better than flutters of the heart” — Lisa Schroeder Psychology Copy Share Image
“I bet it’s scary sometimes, traveling in a new place. But you take along maps and a cell phone, and you know… — Lisa Schroeder Cell phone Copy Share Image
“Was it hard?” I ask. “Letting go?” “Not as hard as holding on to something that wasn’t real.” I gulp. “Can I… — Lisa Schroeder Hard Copy Share Image
“Some mornings, it's hard to get out of bed. Sleep lures you like a stranger with a piece of candy. Follow me.… — Lisa Schroeder Candy Copy Share Image
“One outer paddles around on his back, spinning a blue ball on his tummy. I could watch them for hours. Because they… — Lisa Schroeder Life is short Copy Share Image
“Sometimes life is a feast with eggs Benedict & hollandaise sauce, waffles & strawberries, sausage links & hashed brown potatoes. And sometimes… — Lisa Schroeder Life Copy Share Image
“Guilt reminds me of a stray cat. You chase it away and yet, it comes back when you least expect it. If… — Lisa Schroeder Cats Copy Share Image
“Life is so freaking hard. How do people do it? How do people get up every day and deal with the shit?… — Lisa Schroeder Every day Copy Share Image
“Who do I get the feeling this boy is lost at sea? Just like me?” — Lisa Schroeder Feeling Copy Share Image
“Dare: a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy. I dare you. Three stupid words.” — Lisa Schroeder Dare Copy Share Image
“Maybe, just maybe, a reader would feel a little less alone in the world.” — Lisa Schroeder Books Copy Share Image
“I felt heat and my body trembled and forces beyond my control pulled me to him as the music ripped through our… — Lisa Schroeder Beyond my control Copy Share Image
“I want him to live,” he says. I watch, helpless, as the pain slips out. Tears fall when he whispers, “But damn… — Lisa Schroeder Helpless Copy Share Image
“Wonderland is here now. Don’t know what we might see. Yesterday’s gone forever. But my future’s up to me. What a future… — Lisa Schroeder Gone forever Copy Share Image
“Right and wrong Black and white And many shades Of gray I want color in my life Color in my dreams.” — Lisa Schroeder Black and white Copy Share Image
“Circumstances shape who we are and who we become. I believe that. But I also believe we have choices. There are always… — Lisa Schroeder Choice Copy Share Image
“We have a lot of questions, and we want to understand. Music helps with that . Music helps with everything.” — Lisa Schroeder Learning Copy Share Image
“How many days was I like that? Pretending to listen, but not hearing a word? Pretending to care when I hated it… — Lisa Schroeder Dying inside Copy Share Image
“The whole school was in shock when he died. Just six months earlier, another guy from school died. Everyone went on about… — Lisa Schroeder Nico Copy Share Image
“I don't know if boys are intimidated by her or afraid of her or what, but I know her heart is open… — Lisa Schroeder Intimidated Copy Share Image
“WRAP ME UP I shiver. He pulls away. "Are you cold?" he asks. "A little. Plus... you know." "What?" "Um... your kisses?"… — Lisa Schroeder Blanket Copy Share Image
“There are so many places I want to visit. When I’m a flight attendant, I can visit the Grand Canyon one day… — Lisa Schroeder Flight attendant Copy Share Image
“To plan it all would take away from the fun and the excitement of what's to come. Let the day reveal itself… — Lisa Schroeder Plan Copy Share Image
“She taught me to slow down. To look up and enjoy the view. To not worry so much about the end result… — Lisa Schroeder End result Copy Share Image
“I wish for the breeze to blow away our troubles. I wish for the sun to dry out our sorrows. I wish… — Lisa Schroeder Friendship Copy Share Image
“I swear he is there, his arms outstretched, the waterfall beneath him, cascading into the cool blue water below. Go on, Ava.… — Lisa Schroeder Blue water Copy Share Image
“I hear the word in the hall over and over again. Suicide. Suicide. Suicide. Did he or didn’t he? Everyone’s got a… — Lisa Schroeder Blame Copy Share Image
“Your parents may have created you, but they don't define you.” — Lisa Schroeder Created Copy Share Image