brooke hampton

“ I like old bookstores, the smell of coffee brewing, rainy days naps, farmhouse porches, and sunsets. I like the sweet, simple things that remind me that life doesn't have to be complicated to be beautiful. ”

“ Dont let this silly world trick you into starving your soul for material things. Cause someday youre gonna be sitting out under the sun and realize how little you actually need to be truly happy. ”

“ When they ask you about me. Tell them I felt all the things that werent being said and wrote about them. ”

“ I'm sorry, I will not change what I am or pretend to be something else just so that you will like me. Why? Because I don't want to wake up one day and realize that everyone likes me...except me! ”

“ Before I correct my kids, I have to ask myself if what they said is only bothering me because it's the truth. A lot of times, I realize the only reason I want to correct them is because I don't think kids should correct adults. ”

“ Education is the lighting of a fire not the filling of a bucket. ”

“ Im not waiting for a hero. I saved myself long ago. I dont need someone to complete me. I am whole alone. I just want a weirdo to go on adventures with. Someone who will dance with me, kiss me when I least expect it and make me laugh. ”