Hey, Starry Eyed Girl!

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.