“That damn mara was an emotional ninja, sneaking up on your heart when you least expected it.”

“I think you just want to be in love because you think it's supposed to happen now. But love doesn't happen on schedule. It sneaks up when you least expect it. You can't plug it in into that little day planner of yours. You can't make it happen.”

“It didn't matter whether he was nearby or far away. His image would drift up into your mind just when you least expected it, shocking you, making your chest pound. Making your heart ache.”

“When you least expect to recall something, a memory can pop up like an uninvited guest on your doorstep.”

“She's like a kindness ninja. Sneaking around in order to help people.”

“Never place your punch at the beginning of a column nor at the end. Sneak it in where it's least expected. Fill a whole column with drivel, just to get in that one important line.”