53 Years

is how long my grandparents have been married. It's intimidating, because they did something right that not a lot of couples are doing right anymore. It really freaks me out and I want so badly to make that right choice. I know I'm only 18 (almost 19!), and it's way too soon to be thinking about it, but I am and I really can't help it. My grammar is suffering because of my anxiety and worry over this, which says A LOT!

I really wish I didn't look so far into the future - I guess this is how people feel after weddings? I'll just keep telling myself that, because otherwise I may have another panic attack since I'm such a worry wart weirdo!

"A soul mate is someone who has locks that fit our keys and keys that fit our locks. When we feel safe enough to open the locks, our truest selves step out and we can be completely and honestly who we are; we can be loved for who we are and not who we're pretending to be. Each unveils the best part of the other. No matter what else goes wrong around us, with that one person we're safe in our own paradise. Our soul mate is someone who shares our deepest longing, our sense of direction. When we're two balloons and together our direction is up, chances are we've found the right person. Our soul mate is the one who makes life come to life."