As kids,
We were told that if a boy were to tease & make fun of you,
He really likes you.
Now that we're older,
That is unacceptable.
If a man likes you,
He'll let it be known.
He won't make excuses.
He will find ways to see & hang out with you.
Call, text, or even email you just to say hi.
If a guy likes you, he won't wait that mythical rule of
"Wait three days before contacting her so you don't look desperate."
If you like someone,
DON'T WASTE ANY TIME.
At the hospital, we get different ages, young & old.
You won't always have tomorrow.
& yes, believe it when people say,
Life is too short.
Every moment needs to count.
Have no regrets.
Don't have a life full of, "what ifs."
On the other perspective,
For ladies, I understand that you're waiting for "the one."
But don't put your life on hold.
LIVE IT.
You don't have to get a new look in hopes you'll get some man to fall for you.
Do what you want to do FOR YOU.
& not to attract anyone.
Get a new look, try something different to make YOURSELF happy.
Be sure to look at the CLEAR signs of someone who doesn't like you & who does.
Don't make things up in your head because he called you or texted you that ONE time.
Don't misread anything.
Don't expect too much.
But most of all, never let go of hope.

I have been losing & trying to find myself all at once.
I have been losing myself in doing things out of the norm,
But at the same time, trying to find myself by doing different things.
I try my hardest to make sure I don't hurt others.
Especially myself, when it comes down to it,
You always have to protect yourself at whatever the cost is.
Although I don't want to hurt others,
I understand that sometimes my actions say otherwise.
However, the one thing I dislike is being told what to do.
I understand that people care & they just want to protect me.
I really do appreciate advice & opinions, & I take everything into consideration,
But how am I to learn what's good & what's not if I don't try it out myself?
Sometimes when I'm hurt,
I will hurt myself to the utmost as much as possible,
In hopes to become numb to the pain.
Sometimes it doesn't work & sometimes it does.
I can promise that I will try my hardest not to repeat the same mistake.
What I need from those that care for me is,
Support, love, & encouragement.