Anna Staniszewski > Quotes

“... Once a penguin finds its perfect other penguin, they stay together pretty much forever.”
― Anna Staniszewski, The Prank List

“One of life's greatest lessons is realizing you can't have something for nothing.”
― Anna Staniszewski, My Epic Fairy Tale Fail

“If I ever figured out how to go back in time, I'd tell my nine-year-old self to run the other way when a gnome showed up in her room promising a life of magic and adventure.”
― Anna Staniszewski, My Very UnFairy Tale Life

“Is this what she thinks a family is? People who hang out all the time and wear matching outfits? I’m pretty sure that’s called a cult.”
― Anna Staniszewski, The Gossip File

“She’d kiss the guy and be done with it, no matter who was watching. “Anyway,” he adds. “Have fun. I’ll—I’ll miss you.” My face goes hot. “I’ll miss you too,” I whisper. And then I feel it. Evan’s face inching toward mine. The scent of peppermint on his breath and the heat off of his skin getting closer and closer. My mind goes blank for a second. I can’t believe it. My first kiss is really going to happen…in front of my mom! Just as Evan’s lips are about to brush mine, I jerk my head sideways. All Evan’s mouth finds is my ear. Holy miniature marshmallows. Evan Riley tried to kiss me. And I turned away! He coughs and steps back. “Um, so have fun,” he says, his face flushing bright pink. “I—I’m sorry. It’s not…with everyone here…” Why did my stupid head have to flinch? So what if my mom is right there? She’s not even watching!”
― Anna Staniszewski, The Prank List

“need to put back into my college fund ($287.22) keeps bouncing around in my brain.”
― Anna Staniszewski, The Dirt Diary

“Booger crap!” I cry, stooping to gather everything up. Wait, did I just say that out loud? “Here, let me help,” says Evan. As he kneels beside me, I catch the scents of peppermint and laundry detergent. “Did you just say booger crap?” he adds. I nod, mortified. Why do Dad’s goofy swears always have to pop out of my mouth at the worst times? But Evan laughs as he gets to his feet, his arms full of paper towels. “That’s funny. I think I might have to use that sometime.”
― Anna Staniszewski, The Dirt Diary

“I see we have a young fan.” Chip chuckles and shakes my hand, which I’m sure feels sticky from all the leftover frosting still on it. “I’m Chip. And you are?” “Chip,” I say. He frowns. “Your name is Chip too?”
― Anna Staniszewski, The Truth Game

“I call on the pineapple gods to hear my prayer.”
― Anna Staniszewski, The Truth Game

“Apparently, color-coding our dishes only relieves so much stress.”
― Anna Staniszewski, The Dirt Diary

“The girls look ready to cry. I should feel bad for them, but I’m just relieved that they’re the ones getting Chef Ryan’s wrath for once.”
― Anna Staniszewski, The Prank List

“Marisol said, there has to be someone much better out there for me.”
― Anna Staniszewski, The Dirt Diary

“chocolates!”
― Anna Staniszewski, I'm with Cupid

“pillow”
― Anna Staniszewski, Finders Reapers

“toward”
― Anna Staniszewski, Finders Reapers

“He glances over as Chef Ryan stomps out of the room. “I only wish our teacher was a little more patient,” he adds in a whisper. “No kidding!” I say. “At least he doesn’t hate you. He can’t even stand to look at me.” Mr. Leroy chuckles. “I don’t think the young man hates you. He’s just a grump, that’s all. Like my old cat, Martha. She gets cranky when things aren’t done her way.” The thought of Chef Ryan as a cranky old cat makes me smile. I can imagine him hissing at anyone who gets too close to his favorite cutting board. “Aha!” says Mr. Leroy, like he’s caught me red-handed. “I knew there was a smile in there somewhere.”
― Anna Staniszewski, The Prank List

“Thinking about Dad makes a familiar ache spread through my chest. Ever”
― Anna Staniszewski, The Dirt Diary

“I keep expecting Chef Ryan to yell at me, but he’s decided to pick on a couple of college girls on the other side of the room who committed the cardinal sin of using a measuring cup instead of a scale.”
― Anna Staniszewski, The Prank List

“Have you and the gal you like accidentally swapped powers? Try bringing her chocolates!”
― Anna Staniszewski, I'm with Cupid

“All right,”
― Anna Staniszewski, The Dirt Diary