You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache." — Marjorie Pay Hinckley

Ashley Jo

I threw my head back and laughed.

not giggled. 

not quietly, or even politely.

not on que. 

I laughed. 

It came right down from my toes, tickling my stomach, prying my mouth open and it burst from me. 

I stopped abruptly, astonished at what had come out of my small throat. 

I haven't laughed like that in a long time. 

I studied the boy over, confused at his ability to pull me out of that numb feeling I haven't been able to shake for months.

He made a face at me.

And his laugh joined in with mine harmoniously.


What a beautiful day. 


Surround yourself with those who make you laugh, and for heaven's sake,
laugh at yourself every once in a while.
Life shouldn't be taken too seriously.

Rachael