Storybook Endings

Not everything or everyone can have a storybook ending, though life would be easier if there was. We'd know exactly what would happen in the future, because every storybook ends happily. That's why when we were kids, we'd be eager to find a story that began with Once upon a time... and ended with Happily ever after. Because back then, everything was easier, everything didn't come at you at once and that was the time when you believed.

When we were kids we believed in the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus (heck, I still do, shh), even Prince Charming. It was easier to believe in it because it was fun. Why wouldn't you believe in something that was fun? It made life easier when you believed that you would be happy in the future. It was easier to lie to the child then ruin their expectations of the future ahead. If I had the chance to go back in time and tell my younger self that my future isn't as bright as I thought it would be, I'd still lie to her. I would have her cherish the happiness and laughable moments if it meant that it kept her going, evidently to the end.

We all dream of having that fairy tale ending come true, where prince and princess fall in love and get married, where the castle is now considered a home and maids and butlers are serving to your every need. It's a dream that can never become reality (unless your Kate, then four for you girl).

Sometimes, it isn't even about Prince Charming but something deeper. Purity, Integrity, Happiness.

After all, we do go through challenges and obstacles in life just to get a lick of happiness. Because being truly happy is rare, almost as rare as a unicorn and a virgin. I want to meet someone who can say they're happy. One hundred percent, truly and completely happy. Like I said, it's rare and I know that I'll never be truly happy. But, hey, I'm only 18 so what would I know? I mean, it could all just be teen angst. But one day, I'll love to have my own Happily Ever After. Maybe I haven't even had my Once Upon a Time, yet.

Stay Whimsical,
Bianca