“Don’t go with the convenient or most expedient fit and settle. Always, always, always, go with THE fit. You’ll never regret it.”

i wish i was there when hughes gave this talk to whatever period it was. i’m sure, on that day, we had some alternate version of it, but when i saw this posted i couldn’t help but think that there are some people in your life who will always have your best interest at hand, and hughes is one of them. it’s safe to say i aspire to be someone like her as i get older: generous, humble, filled with wisdom and compassion— it’s kind of ridiculous how often these sentimental talks she gives us kind of sort of really make me want to start bawling in class (and a glimpse around the room proves the feeling is mutual). but this this this.