Alyssa: Why are we stopping?
Holden: 'Cause I can't take this.
Alyssa: Can't take what?
Holden: I love you.
Alyssa: You love me?
Holden: I love you. And not, not in a friendly way, although I think we're great friends. And not in a misplaced affection, puppy-dog way, although I'm sure that's what you'll call it. I love you. Very, very simple, very truly. You are the-the epitome of everything I have ever looked for in another human being. And I know that you think of me as just a friend, and crossing that line is-is-is the furthest thing from an option you would ever consider. But I had to say it. I just, I can't take this anymore. I can't stand next to you without wanting to hold you. I can't-I can't look into your eyes without feeling that-that longing you only read about in trashy romance novels. I can't talk to you without wanting to express my love for everything you are. And I know this will probably queer our friendship - no pun intended - but I had to say it, 'cause I've never felt this way before, and I-I don't care. I like who I am because of it. And if bringing this to light means we can't hang out anymore, then that hurts me. But God, I just, I couldn't allow another day to go by without just getting it out there, regardless of the outcome, which by the look on your face is to be the inevitable shoot-down. And, you know, I'll accept that. But I know, I know that some part of you is hesitating for a moment, and if there's a moment of hesitation, then that means you feel something too. And all I ask, please, is that you just - you just not dismiss that, and try to dwell in it for just ten seconds. Alyssa, there isn't another soul on this fucking planet who has ever made me half the person I am when I'm with you, and I would risk this friendship for the chance to take it to the next plateau. Because it is there between you and me. You can't deny that. Even if, you know, even if we never talk again after tonight, please know that I am forever changed because of who you are and what you've meant to me, which - while I do appreciate it - I'd never need a painting of birds bought at a diner to remind me of.
Moddi vs. Kråkesølv - “Magpie Eggs”
by:Larm presents Norwegian bands Moddi and Kråkesølv playing “Magpie Eggs” from Moddi’s debut album “Floriography” (2010) in Jakobskirka, Oslo.
Tiger Lou - Warmth
this isn't love this is shelter and I wanna tell you that tonight I feel warm here in my head I feel warm here in my chest I feel warm locked in your arms I feel warm this isn't real this is lovely this isn't tension this is reason this is all I can say aloud I feel aloud this isn't love this is shelter I wanna tell you that something here isn't working I wanna find me a sign in the shape of things this isn't love this is me here in my heart I feel warm
..A very special journal, a very special journey.
I’m speechless.
I’ve no idea why I haven’t reblogged this before. Probably because I didn’t have a tumblr-account the first time I saw it almost a year ago.
Ok, I’ve tried several times to describe how and why this story affects me, but I…
It’s beautiful and heartbreaking and…. I’ll just have to admit to the fact that I’m unable to describe it.
Jeg Elsker Dig (Grieg Opus 5/3)
While trying to get some sleep a couple of nights ago this song suddenly started “playing in my mind.” It’s one of the songs I sung at my graduation exam. Still a favorite and I’m pretty sure I’ll sing this in my wedding (date and girl not decided)
Lyrics written by H. C. Andersen, music by Edvard Grieg
