https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv Made with an open mind en-us 2017-10-05 16:11:22 UTC 2025-11-21 14:49:05 UTC hello@padlet.com mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/194375549 2017-10-05 16:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/194375549 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/194375643 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------.]]> 2017-10-05 16:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/194375643 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/194375993 2017-10-05 16:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/194375993 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/195667323 Choosing family over friends]]> 2017-10-10 15:40:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/195667323 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/195667448 Solving problems with your family.]]> 2017-10-10 15:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/195667448 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/195687396 Giving up what you have and giving it to others who need it more. ]]> 2017-10-10 16:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/195687396 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/195687560 that giving up all that you have earnedfor your family and helping them alll you could is more important than keeping everything for yourself. ]]> 2017-10-10 16:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/195687560 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/195688632 "He was the oldest of seven, and in the same way I'd stepped up to help as soon as I could, Aspen had stepped aside. He passed his share of the little food they had down to his siblings and to his mom, who was always tired from working. ]]> 2017-10-10 16:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/195688632 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196082743 that having confidence will help you succeed and if you don't have confidence you will not try.]]> 2017-10-11 15:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196082743 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196083061 true love that is secret]]> 2017-10-11 15:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196083061 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196083340 confidence is the key to success]]> 2017-10-11 15:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196083340 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196089459 Think of the thousands of girls entering. I won't even get picked."]]> 2017-10-11 15:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196089459 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196099341 Being greatful even if you didn't get what you wanted and someone else did. ]]> 2017-10-11 16:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196099341 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196100410 that you should be greatful even if you didn't achieve what you wanted and someone else did. ]]> 2017-10-11 16:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196100410 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196101069 "Were your sisters disappointed?" 
"No, actually." The moment they saw your face the whole house erupted. They're crazy about you.]]> 2017-10-11 16:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196101069 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196867647 love]]> 2017-10-13 15:45:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196867647 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196867791 that you can not put on a act for someone else. You just have to let them accept you for who you are. ]]> 2017-10-13 15:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196867791 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196869676 I looked positively plain. But as least I looked like me, and that was a minor consolation. ]]> 2017-10-13 15:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196869676 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196874156 " 'America, you have been very up front with me so far. That is a quality that I deeply admire.]]> 2017-10-13 15:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196874156 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196874740 Be yourself, don't try to hard to look different so someone will like you. ]]> 2017-10-13 16:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196874740 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196875532 honesty]]> 2017-10-13 16:02:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196875532 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196877893 " 'Is there any possibility of you having any sort of... of loving feeling toward me?'
'You are very kind, Your Majesty, and attractive, and thoughful.'...'But for very valid reasons, I don't think I could.' "]]> 2017-10-13 16:07:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/196877893 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197860950 " 'You know why. It's the law."
"But that's not fair]]> 2017-10-17 15:39:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197860950 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197866169 I'd seen her give clothes that didn't fit her kids anymore to families who had next to nothing. She was kind.]]> 2017-10-17 15:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197866169 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197867057 " 'America, I'm supposed to be providing for you. It's humiliating for me to come here and have you do all this for me.' "]]> 2017-10-17 15:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197867057 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197867674 " 'I'm not some charity case, America. I'm a man. I'm supposed to be a provider.]]> 2017-10-17 15:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197867674 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197870974 I had no reason to shun Marlee or be rude to Ashley. ]]> 2017-10-17 15:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197870974 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197871587 "Sometimes I wish that the twos had an idea about what it felt like to be treated the wayb they treat us.]]> 2017-10-17 15:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197871587 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197873699 But here, sandwiched between peo[le whose hate I could feel radiatng off in waves, I was a coward.]]> 2017-10-17 16:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197873699 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197874152 I know I come across as bubbly, but I'm shy underneath that, and they think they can wear me down with words.]]> 2017-10-17 16:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197874152 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197875358 Well, good luck tomorrow.' And I could tell she meant it. Better luck to you Marlee. I'm sure Prince Maxon will be more than pleased to meet you.']]> 2017-10-17 16:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197875358 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197877474 And I'm not fighting. My plan is to enjoy the food until you kick me out.]]> 2017-10-17 16:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197877474 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197877895 "Whatever the reason, that brief smile led me to believe that maybe this wasn't going to be such a terrible experience after all. ]]> 2017-10-17 16:07:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197877895 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197879188 I shouldn't blame you. You're not the reason I got swept up in all this, and the whole Selection thing isn't even your idea. ]]> 2017-10-17 16:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197879188 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197880211 I couldn't help but fidget a little. I genuinely didn't want to hurt his feelings, but I couldn't beat around the bush on this. You are very kind, Your Majesty, and attractive, and thoughtful.' He smiled at that. In a low voice I added,But for very valid reasons, I don't think I could. ]]> 2017-10-17 16:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197880211 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197882489 I'm not the type of man to beat around the bush. I'll tell you exactly what I want from you."]]> 2017-10-17 16:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197882489 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197883093 Are you being like that on purpose?" Zoe interjected."If you are, it's awfully mean." I shook my head. How could I explain this? "No, it's just that-"]]> 2017-10-17 16:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197883093 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197884577 I looked into his eyes, shaming him into acknowledging that only a choice minority of the throngs who lived in the palace were actually being protected.]]> 2017-10-17 16:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197884577 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197886351 "Humiliation, rage, and disbelief all played across his even-tempered face. "Was everyone told this?" He asked, sounding appalled at the idea.]]> 2017-10-17 16:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/197886351 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198307021 So how are you handling a roomful of crying women? Nothing in the world is mor confusing!" he whispered.]]> 2017-10-18 15:41:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198307021 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198308206 Maxon seemed to hesitate, unsure if this information was something I should know. He looked around to see if anyone could hear us. ]]> 2017-10-18 15:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198308206 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198308256 2017-10-18 15:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198308256 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198308298 2017-10-18 15:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198308298 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198309469 It was Maxon, standing at the open door looking amused. As our eyes met, I could see that his expression was clearly asking what in the world I was doing.]]> 2017-10-18 15:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198309469 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198310131 "Since you are supposed to be helping me, being my friend and all," he continued with a pointed ook at me," perhaps we shouldn't be relying on the tradional notes sent through maids and formal invitatins for dates.]]> 2017-10-18 15:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198310131 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198311212 "Ever since my name had been drawn, I'd feared I would become something unrecognizable-covered in layers of makeup and so hung down with jewelry that I'd have to dig out of it for weeks to find myself again. So far, I was still America."]]> 2017-10-18 15:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198311212 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198312657 "Maxon reached up and tugged his ear. I repeated the action back, and we both turned away. ]]> 2017-10-18 15:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198312657 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198314401 "As I rubbed the tiny ache out of them, I felt glad that I'd told Maxon everything."]]> 2017-10-18 15:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198314401 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198315071 "Oh. She had secrets of the Maxon variety. This I had to hear. ]]> 2017-10-18 15:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198315071 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198315579 "Marlee, can I tell you a secret?
Of course, America. Anything.
But I already know that if it can't be me, I'd want it to be you]]> 2017-10-18 15:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198315579 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198317543 May, Kenna, my maids . . . it was hard to believe how many people thought I'd be a good princess. Was I the only one who saw how flawed I was?]]> 2017-10-18 15:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198317543 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198318638 He measured the oil wrong and the first batch burned. He had to call someone to come and clean it up.]]> 2017-10-18 15:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198318638 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198319635 Maxon nodded, but the man hesitated, looking to him and then to me, evidently questioning my presence. She's fine," Maxon said, and the man came over and knelt before him.]]> 2017-10-18 16:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198319635 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198321203 "Is it really like that?" he asked.
"What?"
"Out there... does that happen? Are people hungry like that a lot?" 
"Maxon I-"
Tell me the truth." His mouth settled into a firm line. 
Yes. That happens. I know families where people give up their share for their children or siblings.]]> 2017-10-18 16:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198321203 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198332371 frindeships]]> 2017-10-18 16:20:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198332371 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198752880 "As Maxon and I stood, he held on to my hand. "Please don't say anything. It's imperative you're discreet."]]> 2017-10-19 16:20:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198752880 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198753567 "Out there ... does that happen? Are people hungery like that a lot?"
Maxon, I--"
Tell me the truth." His mouth settled into a firm line. 
"Yes. That happens. I know of families where people give up their share for their children or siblings.]]> 2017-10-19 16:21:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198753567 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198754815 "From what we've heard," Anne continued, "the reason she was asked to leave is because she said some rather unking things about you. The prince did not agree and dismissed her immediately.]]> 2017-10-19 16:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198754815 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198755473 "I know some of you are probably a little nervous, but you have no need to be. Please just be yourselves. The people want to know you."]]> 2017-10-19 16:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/198755473 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/199122368 "I feel that no good leader can let the masses go unfed. Most of Illea is comprised of these lower castes, and we have overlooked these people far too long."]]> 2017-10-20 16:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/199122368 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/199122971 "No, no. It's not like that. I don't think I'm better than any of the other girls; they're all amazing. ]]> 2017-10-20 16:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/199122971 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/199123630 "a month ago, I had looked at the TV and seen a distant, boring person-someone I couldn't imagine anyone loving. And while he wasn't anything close to the person I did love, he was worthy of having someone to love in his life.]]> 2017-10-20 16:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/199123630 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/199124425 But now I know you, and I know the truth, and you are everything I said you were. And more.]]> 2017-10-20 16:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/199124425 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/199124813 "How families are families, no matter their castes. How mothers all have their own worries to bear. How I really didn't hate any of the girls here, no matter how wrong they might be."]]> 2017-10-20 16:20:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/199124813 mwilliams2022 https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/199126623 "And underneath it all, she was a Four who held her own heartbreaks and never let her former rank or current aches keep her from doing it all.]]> 2017-10-20 16:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mwilliams2022/1vmeo5lgovgv/wish/199126623