Naptowngirl

14 “The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The giftis yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins.” ~Bob Moawad~ ~*~*~*~ Chapter 14 Nick sat at his desk going over the camera angles for the afternoon shoot when Tyler knocked on the door. “Hey man, I'd say it’s about time for lunch. Where are we

“You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well.” ~Lewis B. Smedes~ ~*~*~*~*~*Chapter 13 It was a gloomy day, the pouring rain matching Lisa's mood. She sat by the window of a local cafe, watching rain splatter against the windowpane, creating streaks that matched the tears falling down her beautiful face. Her emerald green eyes were red and puffy from crying. She was sipping a cup of decaf green tea while she wait

There are things that we never want to let go of, people we never want to leave behind. But keep in mind that letting go isn’t the end of the world, it’s the beginning of a new life.” ~Joseph Campbell~ ~*~*~Chapter 12 Lisa opened the door to a welcomed surprise. “Hey mom!” “Hello baby”. Mrs. Taylor greeted, stepping inside. “I figured I should come and see you, since I can’t get you to come by and see your parents.” She said with a warm smile. “Hey I was about to make some lunch.

“There comes a time when you have to stand up and shout: This is me damn it! I look the way I look, think the way I think, feel the way I feel, love the way I love! I am a whole complex package. Take me... or leave me. Accept me - or walk away! Do not try to make me feel like less of a person, just because I don't fit your idea of who I should be and don't try to change me to fit your mold. If I need to change, I alone will make that decision. When you are strong enough to love yourself 100%,

Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.” ~Kahlil Gibran~ ~*~* After Lisa was dragged out of the coffee shop and back to her car, she couldn’t help but wonder if her situation could get any worse. She sat in her car and leaned her forehead against the steering wheel. She sighed heavily and put the car in drive. She pulled up into her

Love is as much of an object as an obsession, everybody wants it everybody seeks it, but few ever achieve it, those who do, will cherish it, be lost in it, and among all, will never...never forget it.” ~Curtis Judalet~ "Oh and when you get this message I need you to call me back, this is Bull Shit man, got me all worried and shit" Tyler paced back and forth speaking anxiously into the phone. "Where the fuck are you anyway...call me back...oh I love you man." Tyler hung up the phon

“Loveis something far more than desire for sexual intercourse; it is the principal means of escape from the loneliness which afflicts most men and women throughout the greater part of their lives.” ~Bertrand Russell~ ~*~*~*~* Nick stepped inside Danny’s bedroom feeling like a stranger in a far away land. Looking around, Nick took mental pictures of everything he saw. He felt the need to touch as he glided his hand over the top of a dresser, and gave a faint smile as he saw a

“The journey of a thousand leagues begins with a single step.” ~Lao Tzu~ ~*~*~*~*~* The sky was a dark shade of steel gray. Thunder rolled, clapping over the heavy clouds, and streaks of lighting illuminated the horizon. The sprinkle of water had turned into a heavy, cold rain that poured down on Nick as he ran. He ran into puddles, causing a small wall of water to surround his feet with every step. Rain was hitting him hard in the face, burning the area, which was still red and swol

“The worst lies are the lies we tell ourselves. We live in denial of what we do, even what we think. We do this because we're afraid. We fear we will not find love, and when we find it we fear we'll lose it. We fear that if we do not have love we will be unhappy.” ~ Richard Bach~ Nick woke up alone again; Lisa slept downstairs, which Nick didn’t mind he wanted as little contact with her as possible until this evening. He struggled to get out of bed, today was much harder than other day

"Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires courage.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~ Later that same night...It seems everyone has Nick, Lisa and Danny on their minds, no one knows what Sunday has in store for them. Tyler and Ashley's place.... "Hey babe, I think Nick's going to do it, I think

Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, forget the ones who don't, and believe that everything happens for a reason...If you get a chance take it..If it changes your life, let it...Nobody said that it would be easy...They just promised it would be worth it.... ~Author unknown~ Chapter 4~ Nick was awakened out of his slumber to the sounds of dry heaving coming from the bathroom. He walked over to the door and listened to the sounds of Lisa pukin

Do you want me to tell you something really subversive? Love is everything it's cracked up to be. That's why people are so cynical about it. It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for. And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more.” ~Erica Jong~ Nick realized he had more work to do then he though, it literally took him most of the afternoon to finish. Lisa ordered them a Veggie pizza along with a two liter of diet coke so that N

Self-observation brings man to the realizationof the necessity of self-change. And in observing himself a man notices that self-observation itself brings about certain changes in his inner processes. He begins to understand that self-observation is an instrument of self-change, a means of awakening.” ~George Gurdjieff~ ******************************************************************************************************************************* Nick woke up to the ringing of his cel

"Why do people persist in a dissatisfying relationship, unwilling either to work toward solutions or end it and move on? It's because they know changingwill lead to the unknown, and most people believe that the unknown will be much more painful than what they're already experiencing." ~Anthony Robbins~ “Whoosh, damn it, missed again.” Nick laughed as he crumpled up another sheet of paper. It was the end of the day and the end of a great work week. It was a stressful one for Nick and his

The married life has never been so hard. At least, that's what Nick discovers when he figures out that his wife wants a child that he isn't ready for. And when he meets the MAN of his dreams, things become a lot more complicated. The course of true love never did run smooth... so they say.

Very interesting...thanks for adding this.

I heard a few of her songs while out and about, but didn't know who she was. I went to youtube a found a few more. Sad, so young, and what a waste of great talent.

Wow.....that's pretty deep when you think of it....

Okay so I'm truly late, but I'm a newbie I guess. I joined this site back in Oct, 2010 and since then two of my friends have joined and posted stories here...go figure....lol Anyway, I have read some pretty amazing stories over here...and every single one of them I loved... I have told several people about the quality of stories here. It's actually like going in to the Library and scanning through rows and rows of books. There are so many it's hard to choose. But as I've said I've hit it head on so far....totally glad I found this site.

Yes, a co-worker showed this to me this morning...lol I could tell she was trying to gauge my reaction...she just skirting around it. then she finally said she bet those kids were confused and then...poor baby, I got on my soap box hehehe...and quickly shut her DOWN!!!!! I loved it oh and yes, I kept dismissing her because I was reading a story from here...she didn't even know she was interrupting my morning coffee and reading..

Okay totally bumbed right now,,,,, I read The House Aways Wins in two days. Colorado Game in less than that and now I'm all caught up on this....what the world am I to do...lol I love love love this story as I do the other two, and being late for the party has it's advantages.....so I hope RL is not to hectic right now and we can get an update soon...like real soon...I just finished 23 this morning and read it like twice and already having Mitch and Tay withdrawls and dang on it Kit is too adorable for words.... PLEASE PLEASE...MORE MORE oh and I kinda digging Tom too...just saying

Great story....Once again I read it in two days....When I started reading this story I have to admit I only read because #1 you wrote it and #2 because Ioved The House Always Wins so much. I must admit Micheal and JJ will always hold a special place for me but Ross and Mark run a close second I went on a family outing today and couldn't wait to get back to read with was going to happen Next with Ross and Mark...I wanted to smack Mark a few times but in the end he made up for it...But the icing on the cake was the mention of Micheal and JJ...I squeeled when I read that Michael and Ross were friends :D then the mention of JJ and Mark getting along oh and that Micheal and JJ were married too cute.... I love the fact that you let us meet the moms in your stories and how loving and accepting they are when it comes to their sons.... I would read about either couple in a heart beat...Hummm there's idea...A vacation with my favs Micheal, JJ, Mark and Ross....