βBe a kid who loves surprises. Squeal with delight over puppies and cupcakes and birthday parties. Be curious, but content. Be loyal, but independent. Be kind. To everyone. Treat every day like youβre making waffles. Donβt settle for the first guy (or girl) unless heβs the right guy (or girl). Live your effing life. Do so with gusto, because my God, thereβs nothing sorrier than gusto-less experience. Know yourself. Love yourself. Be a good friend. Be a kid of hope and substance. Be a kid of appetite.β - David Arnold, Mosquitoland (via the-book-diaries)













