As the new school year is underway and after the summer romances have faded I just have a few things I’d like to say to the next boy that waltzes into my life.
Dear Boy,
Well if you’ve made it this far you’re obviously doing well. If I have given my heart to you then you have rightfully earned it but please, I beg of you, just be gentle. Like most hearts this one has been broken, more than once and entirely too easily. I just ask, since you’re holding it for now, that if and when you set it down you gingerly return it rather than throw it full force to the floor. Treat it like treasure because it is.
I do not mean to sound conceded but if you have my heart you have a lot. You have my loyalty, my attention, my affection, my interest and my dedication.These are things that I do not freely give away, they are things of value. Please treat these gifts as such and, I promise, you will not regret the love you receive in return.
Now that we’ve established that I just want to remind you of a few things. Caring for someone in words and caring for someone in actions are two totally different things. Any boob can say they care about someone, can call me pretty, can say I’m amazing and what not -- but showing that they believe these things, now that’s a whole different animal. Just know that I would prefer to be shown that you care about me. Take the time to learn about me, my likes and dislikes, my goals, my dreams. Genuinely showing interest in my life makes all the difference in the world because it shows that you care. Small gestures day to day are the key to my heart. Just knowing my favorite flowers (*cough, cough* Gerber daisies) is a sure way to gain points. So just show an interest, that’s all I ask.
I’m like a succulent plant in that I am low maintenance. I do not require frequent water or hyper-specific climate conditions. All I require is a little bit of TLC, every now and then, to satisfy my basic needs. Take care of me and through my prickles and tough outer skin, I will bloom when the time is right. You have my heart now give it a little love.
Thanks In Advance,
Succulent Girl