“There is power in a single cup of coffee. Books can take you places nothing else can. Movies and music can make you feel the things books describe. Never underestimate the beauty of a summer night. Dedication and perseverance are two things people never expect and are always amazed by. Hair ties are more useful than they should be. Change is constant, but the most powerful changes and moments all happen at once. Most of life is the in between and preparation to those defining moments. The best writers don’t follow the rules and love their characters like they love their children. People will always try to make you something you’re not, and most listen. Most also live with their eyes closed. You can’t help everyone. Being happy is way easier than it seems: just smile, everyday. Music helps, too. Dancing makes you brave, people don’t dance enough. Most importantly, life is beautiful. The rest, well, I’m still trying to figure that out.”