She never liked Picture Day at school. It’s been the day when her mother made her put on all sort of wacky costumes. “It’s for the sake of the memory,” her mother would say when the day came and she whined about the ridiculousness of the costume.
“Why can’t I have a stinkin’ life?” She muttered as she walked home the day before this year’s Picture Day. “If I did have a life, I can stay with friends for the night and I won’t be forced into mom’s costume each year.”
She remembered the previous year when her mother made her wear an 18th Century dress and carry a giant protractor and triangle so everyone would know she’s in the geeky Math Club. She shuttered at the thought.
She stopped walking before realizing she was in front of her home, her hands clenched in fists. “This year, I will stand up for myself. No more ridiculous costumes. No more picture memories.”
This week, on Truthful Tuesday, host Frank from Thoughts and Theories asks:
I don’t know what I expected when I signed that waiver form. My life was over anyway. The doctors gave me a maximum of two weeks, that’s if my body behaved. Then another doctor, who called himself “the Scientist” showed up, offered to give me a new life, all I had to do was give him my old life.
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I don’t have any pets myself thanks to my mom and her never-ending list of allergies. Real or not, I’m still trying to figure out myself as she recently told me my plants gave her shingles.
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Trevor has been coming to this side of the docks every day for the last year, always hoping he would spot her boat but deep down, he knew she’s never coming back.
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Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge
I decided to give this writing prompt (What do you see) a go this week, hope you like the story.
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Which traditional Valentine’s Day gift would you rather receive: chocolates, flowers, or a card with a personal message?
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I agree with Terri. I am, too, ready for some color and purple just happens to be my all-time favorite color.
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