I said goodbye too early, and then stood there enjoying the awkwardness of her lingering presence.

“She always looks like she’s about to break into laughter. He always looks like …”

“I wash my hair with strawberry jelly, because my favorite thing to eat for brea…”

“My next breath may very well be in your lungs. Store it wisely, because my life…”

“I had some emotional issues, so I went to a therapist. And guess what I don’t h…”