Last Friday I sat across a friend and we spoke about life, and the mangled path it can sometimes take. We spoke about mistakes, love, loss, and heartache…but we also spoke about the ability we possess to let moments slip from our hands like grains of rice. Of everything we can do, everything we can say, we choose–sometimes unconsciously–to edit our words. To refrain from saying what crosses our minds in a split second.

You have ten seconds, he said, just ten seconds to say what you're thinking or else the moment will pass and be forgotten. I was struck with how little and how big this idea was. We started recounting things we should've said, but didn't. Thanks for washing the dishes. You look beautiful tonight. Hug me a little longer. I'm sorry.

In the span of life, ten seconds is but a flicker of a flame. And yet it could leave an indelible impression on those you love. Here's to cherishing every ten seconds.

This leads me to another installment of Kisses and Disses…

This week's DISSES go to…
*Not saying what I should in the ten seconds it takes to cross my mind.
*The TSA agent who patted by hair bun walking through security…made me feel like I was part of a petting zoo.
*Barely getting around to exchanging a few Christmas gifts. Internet, it's been two months since the holidays. TWO.

This week's KISSES go to…
*Engagements. I discovered a friend proposed to his long-time girlfriend last week and I, literally, squealed like a piglet.
*Tea. I secretly think I'm part English with the amount of tea I drink…
*Concealer. It's been said diamonds are a girl's best friend, but the dark circles under my eyes? They'd disagree.

Happy Tuesday!