Kristine W. Joy > Quotes

“Letting someone in is a good thing. Sure, there’s always the risk of getting hurt, but that’s just a part of being human. We let each other down to some degree.”
― Kristine W. Joy, Penalty of Love

“I swear, all successful women are sassy.”
― Kristine W. Joy, Penalty of Love

“I don’t know if all good things end, but I do know that I want to spend every possible second with you until it does.”
― Kristine W. Joy, Penalty of Love

“You end up missing out on the life happening right in front of your face when you’re wrapped up in technology.”
― Kristine W. Joy, Penalty of Love

“I don’t have any family left, so spending the day with you has been extra special. It made me feel less alone, and the holidays feel real again.” The missing ingredient, all along, was family. I may not have mine, but I have Nana this year.”
― Kristine W. Joy, Pining for My Best Friend

“My heart is like lead in my chest, a heavy weight dragging me down. Lily does not have a family. She can’t run to a brother or sister and get advice. There’s no shoulder to cry on, no Nana to talk to—she’s alone. That hurts me. I don’t want that for her. I want to be the one she knows she can rely on, the one who will always be there. But I also need to respect her wishes right now, and let her have some alone time, as much as it hurts to walk away right now.”
― Kristine W. Joy, Pining for My Best Friend

“If I don’t let people in, I won’t lose anyone else. And I won’t get hurt.”
― Kristine W. Joy, Penalty of Love

“I can’t do a ropes course. I can’t even run in a straight line.”
His brow furrows. “That’s concerning, Nila. You should get that checked out.”
― Kristine W. Joy, Penalty of Love