Yeah, I know!
The 4th of July is done and gone, but hey, we're still going to celebrate it
The 4th of July is done and gone, but hey, we're still going to celebrate it
ALL MONTH LONG.
Okay, so maybe not ALL month, but we're sure going to give it a try on
JULY 15th
(TODAY)
(TODAY)
with an
Independence Day Blogfest.
The rules are simple. Just post a flash fiction piece of 250 words or less. Here's my contribution:
My Independence
While the nation is celebrating the freedom of our country, I’m celebrating the freedom of my spirit. Never mind the fact that my body lay in a bloody heap on the kitchen floor. I’m thrilled to be dead and finally free of a body I hate. You see, at only sixteen, I weigh as much as a linebacker for the New England Patriots, have average skin, average brown hair, and nothing about me is beautiful.
I guess by now you’re wondering why the blood, right? I was supposed to clean the kitchen, but clumpsy me dropped the bottle of dish soap—which exploded over everything. As I stepped through the mess, I slipped on the slime. Next thing I knew, I flew backward, struck my head on the counter and fell to the floor.
To add insult to injury, the patriotic sundress I’m wearing flipped up, exposing my undies—those would be buffalo-butt-briefs to all you skinny people out there—leaving me flashing my red, white and blues.
I try to take a step back, but find my spiritual feet glued to my physical ones. I lift and pull, but it’s like stringy pizza cheese—I get them a few inches apart, but then my feet snap back together. I want to dance around the room, try out my new freedom. But nope—I’m stuck. I guess being dead isn’t so great after all.
Now, head on over to Ali Cross' blog for a list of all the other blogfest participants. ENJOY!
Now, head on over to Ali Cross' blog for a list of all the other blogfest participants. ENJOY!
lol! Ah, that was a fun introduction to this blogfest. So funny! Can't wait to read on.
ReplyDeleteThis made me laugh. Especially the butt briefs. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteLove the undies comment! At first I was worried she killed herself, but then had to laugh when she slipped on soap and cracked her head open. Oh my. I totally relate to her clumsiness. Great character voice!
ReplyDeleteSo funny. I love the voice of the character. And there's definitely room for more from this.
ReplyDeleteLove the voice. The undies part made me laugh too and the fact that she's stuck, even after she's died.
ReplyDeleteHer underwear coordinates with her patriotic sundress. Yowza, now that's description. Fun story, Christine.
ReplyDeleteThis bit of writing is what inspired the WHOLE blogfest today! So glad you shared it!
ReplyDeleteyou changed your blog and is cute, but I thought I was a follower and wasnt sooo now I am!! whoo hoo!! I loved your story!! but then I love everything you write!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative approach to the topic! Love the stringy cheese metaphor -- especially in the kitchen!
ReplyDeleteSuch a funny twist on independence! Loved the quirky humor!
ReplyDeletemaybe I'm kind of morbed, but I laughed at your imagery of stringy pizza cheese. It's great!
ReplyDeleteThat was fantastic! You always HAVE had an awesome voice. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo detailed, vivid and funny! Thanks for making me laugh :)
ReplyDeleteOh, my gosh. She's sounds so funny.
ReplyDeleteSee, I knew housework was hazardous. I should avoid it.
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought it was a man until the line about the patriotic sundress. Interesting character. She's not really dead is she - too interesting to kill off.
ReplyDeleteI definitely want to know more! She can't be stuck to her body by the feet for eternity, can she??? :D
ReplyDeleteThis was HILARIOUS! I loved the description of the undies! Nice piece.
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