Write about your first day at your current job. Most jobs these days are pretty similar on day one. You go to HR, finish filling out any paperwork you need to complete, get your name tag/badge/ID, and sit through orientations. Sometimes you get OTJ training first day, sometimes you don’t. Usually you meet your boss … Continue reading Prompts 289-290
Month: July 2019
Technical Difficulties
So uh, my computer has been acting up lately and this is the newest development in a string of technical difficulties. It's very old and cranky but I thought I could fix it anyway. After fighting with it for a bit, I have surrendered. (I'm currently writing this on my phone so I apologize if … Continue reading Technical Difficulties
Prompt 288-Twenty One
Do you remember your 21st birthday? Describe it as best you can. We live in a culture that celebrates and encourages alcoholic debauchery on the turning of the 21st birthday. “If you remember it, you didn’t party hard enough/do it right/etc.” Some of my friends have some excellent stories of that they were told second … Continue reading Prompt 288-Twenty One
Prompt 287-Childish No
Write about a time you said, “No!” as a child. Mama always said there was magic in the world if you knew where to look for it. She said that most people forget how to see it as they get older. It seems silly that they should forget, when they’re the ones always reminding us … Continue reading Prompt 287-Childish No
Prompt 286-Favorite TV Series
What is your favorite TV series? I don’t watch a lot of live TV anymore, let alone syndicated series. I couldn’t even tell you what the popular sitcoms are these days. Big Bang Theory finally ended, right? I used to watch reruns with my husband after dinner, but I wouldn’t call it my favorite series. … Continue reading Prompt 286-Favorite TV Series
Too Hot For Blog Titles
What is up fellow bloggers, writers, readers, and general public of the internet? How are we doing this fine July evening? I am very warm. We are in our 6th day of a heatwave (90F+) and as blasphemous as it sounds I am very much looking forward to early fall where the temps are closer … Continue reading Too Hot For Blog Titles
Prompt 285-Worth The Risk
Have you ever taken a huge risk? What was it, and why was it worth it? Captain Leo walked among his crew as they sorted through the spoils of their battle and accounted for their dead and wounded. The rowboats were laden with treasures taken from the bandits’ stores and sent back to The Eternity. … Continue reading Prompt 285-Worth The Risk
Prompt 284-Present Past
Write about an event going on in your life right now, but see if you can write about it in the past tense. The night was hot and sticky as I sat down to my evening ritual. Despite the fan moving the air around, my office was stuffy. While my computer powered on, I opened … Continue reading Prompt 284-Present Past
Prompt 283-Noteworthy Teacher
Write about a teacher of yours who did something noteworthy. Back at the beginning of June, I wrote about grief and how my father passed away when I was only ten years old. It was a very personal piece, and I think it resonated with a lot of people. I’m about to get personal again. … Continue reading Prompt 283-Noteworthy Teacher
Prompt 282-Hometown
Why do you live in the city or state that you do? “You should just move in with me at this point,” Nikkie teased as Yuki stood in the doorway of the cabin, preparing to depart once again. The blond tightened his grip on the duffle bag on his shoulder. “Do my comings and goings … Continue reading Prompt 282-Hometown
Closet Full of Notebooks 