love.

I'm pretty sure I say this a lot, but I really feel like I'm finding myself.
My life has been full of hard times and such, most of which stem from bad decisions I've made for myself.
I wear my heart on my sleeve; I fall easily, and usually a little harder than I should. I see the good in everybody, and sometimes take it to the next level sooner than I really should. I think, really, I've never experienced that true love feeling that all the fairy tales talk about. I'd love to, no kidding you there. The see him across the room scene that all the love stories have; the ones where you just know. No questions. Just two people, falling in love.

I want that. Really, who wouldn't want that?
Fairy tales make it sound so easy. The prince just has to rescue the princess and bam! cue the happily ever after ending. It's nothing like that here in the real world. My prince charming's recusing involves a little more than battling some wicked step mother, evil queen, or crazy wannabe octopus. It's a lot more time consuming than a two hour disney movie, really.
And, so, I slow down. And give up a little.
I settle for less than I should.
And then, I end up right were I started.

So, this time? There is no settling.
Instead, this is a search for my happily ever after.