Remember to die before taking the first step

if i imagine that i’m sitting here working next to you, even awful tasks like these turn into something beautiful. work becomes bearable. i’m playing a role of a woman who is loved. a woman who has everything she needs. right now, i love someone, and that someone is supporting me. so i want to imagine i’m at peace. that i’m already enjoying the good times that i’ll be spending with you. that’s how i want to think of it. rather than going through exhausting, difficult times without you, isn’t it more admirable that i’m finding strength thinking of you?

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• | My Liberation Notes

"Caroline, I am standing in one of my favorite places in the world. Surrounded by food, music, art, culture and all I can think about is how much I want to show it to you. Maybe one day you'll let me."
_ The Vampire Diaries