Saturday, August 7, 2010

You can run, but you can't hide....

Saturday Centus time, a themed writing meme. The challenge is to write 100 words to add to the prompt started by Jenny Matlock from off on my tangent.

The writing prompt is in (bold) itallics...

I bought one of those cheesy DVD’S Carmella, my therapist, suggested. “I am good enough” it says “and dog gone it people like me.” or something to that effect.

So I do as I’m told and look into the mirror and say those goofy sentiments till I’m ready to hurl the mouthwash bottle at the person looking back.

 "Things change" Carmella says "and people change. You can escape your past and make a new start”.

Her face reddens and her nostrils flair when I always reply “ and objects in the rear view mirror are closer than they appear" as I hand her the check. “Same time next week?” she asks.

21 comments:

  1. A different use of the mirrors...reflects some new angles!!!!

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  2. Very interesting take on the prompt. Really good!!

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  3. This is my first time trying Saturday Centus, and I'm already excited to see all the different spins everyone will have. Nice job!

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  4. Oh, I like that you threw that little nugget right back at the helpful, yet annoying therapist!

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  5. love the nod to stuart smalley and SNL!
    wonderful use of the prompt.

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  6. Ooooh...a very unique perspective! Well done!

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  7. what a fun read and I think I like that the therapist is embrassed

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  8. I never participate in writing memes, but you did such a good job that now I'm thinking about what I would write...

    Visiting from the Lady Bloggers Society Tea Party. Hope you have a great Saturday!

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  9. Ha,ha! That is exactly the way I feel! Great job of capturing that awful feeling!

    Malisa

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  10. I am just debating whether or not I am up to writing something for this theme. I have never done this before. I am just looking to see how good everybody else is at this.
    Hmmm... You're good at this!
    Best wishes,
    Anna

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  11. HAHA, give it back to 'em!
    Great one this week.

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  12. Loved your take on this. And yes, you really are good enough LOL Kat

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  13. Hahaha! This was very creative. Good job!

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  14. Weirdly reminiscent of my morning...

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  15. Very powerful. And with a bit of humor as well...love it

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  16. well done...crafty...peace and blessings

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  17. Darn, I think I bought that self-help tape a time or two myself.

    Great use of the prompt!

    Loved your take on it.

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