Are you a starry-eyed and optimistic girl? I know I am, even as I get older, forever starry-eyed.
What does that mean?
It means that I persist in believing in the good in people, and strive for the ideal in every situation.
It means I’m a bit naive and sometimes gullible.
It means I believe you when you tell me something, and I expect that you have good intentions.
Here’s what the Oxford English Dictionary says about it:
Image pulled from Oxford English Dictionary online. April 26, 2025
Isn’t it curious, the frequency of use mirrors the frequency of the trait .
I am going to come back to this… but for now, I must get some sleep. The man I adore will show up eventually, and I must be able to speak English and appear somewhat put together.
good night.