When you find that you’re not yet great at something that matters to you, forgive (while laughing and smiling at) yourself and vow to do all that you can to improve. That will feel better, and get you farther, than chastising and shaming yourself. Every. Single. Time. Perfectionism, 178/365 (e.f.a.)

bibliophilebabe: literary character aesthetic: Cecilia Tallis “I know I sound bitter, but my darling, I don’t want to be. I’m honestly happy with my new life and my new friends. I feel I can breathe now. Most of all, I have you to live for. Realistically, there had to be a choice—you or them. How …