20 Quotes & Sayings By Jillian Dodd

Jillian Dodd has authored numerous nonfiction books for adults and children, including the New York Times bestseller The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert. She is the author of the popular blog What I Learned Losing Weight to Look Like Me, which has been translated into twenty-five languages. She is also the creator of the blog Jillian Dodd's Tips for Transformed Women to live their best life now, which has been translated into thirty-six languages.

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When I think about the kind of guy I want to marry, I think I might prefer someone who knows where they are going. I mean a prince pretty much has his whole life planned out already, doesn't he? And this is important because I have no idea where I'm going or what I want to do with my life. Jillian Dodd
How come a boy can be so stupid, but a...
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How come a boy can be so stupid, but a Daddy, who actually used to be a BOY himself, can be so wonderful? Jillian Dodd
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I swear to God, I think my panties just melted off my body. How can Crush just talking sex make me hot? Jillian Dodd
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Do they wish us well? Or hope to see us fail? Jillian Dodd
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Speaking of tongues, they are the main reason I'm a nervous wreck. Ryan is a senior and well, sadly, I'm not all that experienced with boys. I mean, I'm a freshman and have been to dances with boys my age and even have gone out with boys, but I've never really kissed them. Not like I hope to kiss Ryan anyway. Bobby Robinson did shove his tongue into my mouth one time, when we were kissing under the bleachers at a football game, but it didn't feel so good. I'm pretty sure he didn't have it exactly right. So I talked to my friends, Katie and Lisa, about how to properly make out. But, well, here is just a bit of their unhelpful advice. Just let him take the lead, do what ever he does. Um, couldn't that get me into a lot of trouble? Just sort of kiss his tongue, but try not to drool. Don't open your mouth too wide. And then, just open your mouth wide. See? Stupid, conflicting information. And this from girls who supposedly know how to do this! I feel like I'm an undercover CIA agent trying to wrestle vital information out of a ruthless double agent, and the fate of the free world depends upon it. All the while, the President is yelling at me in a panic, saying, Somebody! Anybody! Just get me the truth! . Jillian Dodd
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I glance down, and my eyes get big." What?" He glances down, realizes why my eyes are big, and shrugs his shoulders. "It's morning."" It's cute. Can I keep it? Jillian Dodd
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Ooooohh, I heard you had an STD, but I thought it was just a rumor. Does it really burn?" - Moose in reference to Jadyn's "burning bush" - Jillian Dodd
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In third period Math, we were forced to sit in alphabetical order. Which put me right behind Logan, who was throwing all those passes to Aiden in the scrimmage. He took off his navy blazer and when he leaned forward to write, I could see muscles bulging across his back and shoulders. I can already tell Math is going to suck, but at least I’ll have a nice view. It’s like what Grandpa always says about real estate. Location, location, location. Jillian Dodd
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He smiles.  It’s a blinding, white-toothed smile.  A push-me-over-the-edge-of-the-love-cliff smile.  And before I can say a word in protest, he’s got my hand and is dragging me through the carnival. Note to self: Do not stare directly at his smile. It holds special powers. Also: Do not kiss him. His mouth is definitely the source of his power. Jillian Dodd
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After a kiss like that, he should know I’m the one.  He should be down on his knees begging me to marry him and have his little Hottie babies. Jillian Dodd
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Come on Princess, " he sighs, as he scoops me up off the sand and carries me to my room. "I'm not going to be able to sleep, unless I know you're safe. Jillian Dodd
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But then, Phillip reminded me of something that happened so long ago, I had completely forgotten it. He reminded of when we were ten, and he gave me my first kiss. We were on the swings out behind school, and right after he kissed me, he got up and ran away. Then all of a sudden, he stopped, turned around and yelled back, Will you marry me someday? And I yelled back to him, YES! And so he said that if people ask, I could tell them that we've been secretly engaged for the past twelve years. And so, . you will probably all think I am very crazy, but I had to say YES again tonight! . Jillian Dodd
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You smell salty, " he says. "Like the ocean." He leans closer to me and licks up the side of my face. "You taste salty too. Maybe I should grab a bottle of tequila and we should have some fun." He moves his eyebrows up and down. "What do you say? We'll do some shots and I'll lick you all over. Jillian Dodd
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Matt is grinning at me like I'm the new Christmas toy he really wanted, but can't play with yet because he hasn't read the instructions. Jillian Dodd
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Maybe I'll just give up on boys. Okay, maybe not. I mean they're just so cute! Jillian Dodd
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Attack me already. Please! I can’t take it anymore. But I don’t say any of that. I just savor each and every slow, amazing, and tongue-free kiss.  Maybe he was born without a tongue, I think for a brief second, but then I realize that I am dumb because he wouldn’t be able to talk if he had been, now would he? Jillian Dodd
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Damn Disney & all their happily-after-ever, unrealistic bullshit stories Jillian Dodd
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Women dress for women, if we dressed for me, we'd all be running around naked. Jillian Dodd