It is Tuesday and time to write a 'Slice of Life."
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We have a strong, loud wind today, as we head out on our road trip south. This slice imagines the wind sharing her wisdom with me…
hellooooo
gooood morning!
Pardon my bluster, I didn’t mean to startle you. I assume I’m invited, too, yes? I’m planning on traveling south with you.
Wait, is this gusty of me?
We get along well, yes? I’m not misunderstanding?
Please don’t get all puffed up like that. I’m excited for you, and I’m not going to interfere with your travel. Let me help you load the car – for me, it’s a breeze.
Oh my, look at your face! I can read right through you: you old introvert you! You always need your quiet and your space to think, but packing the car and hitting the road together is never like that…here you are, caught up in the whirlwind of everyone’s breezy conversations…
Let me help: take a deep cleansing breath along with me. As we breathe deeply, bend like the mahonia, sway like the butterfly bush. Yes, yes, just breathe.
Now, get your list out, let’s read it together and double-check.
- headphones?
- journal?
- computer and cable?
- I know you have your phone…did you pack the cable?
- extra jacket
Okay.
Yes.
We blew through that checklist!
You’ve got this. Lock the doors of the house – head out on the open road! Whirling twirling wonderful togetherness ahead. I’ll be with you always, and we can catch our breath, together.
To the day! To our fun travels!
It is a cold wintery day here so I was so excited that someone was getting to go to the beach. I love how you had the wind talk to you and I hope you had a wonderful relaxing day at the beach.
Not just a day – I’m excited to say, we’ll have a week at the beach! We are still in transit…and so very excited. Thanks for commenting!!
Have a safe trip. I like how you personified the wind.
Thank you so much!
Maureen, I love your internal dialogue in this post. Your voice is whimsy and engaging. Enjoy your day!
Yes – I needed to address my internal dialogue, Barb, lol. I do get a little cranky when there are lots of folks around and lots of discussion every which way. Reflecting on the wind really helped me relax a bit. Thanks for commenting!
Maureen,
This is so cute and clever. I love the windy voice and the puns: “gusty of me,” “for me it’s a breeze?” “we blew through that list.” Okay, I’m a little jealous I didn’t think of this first! LOL. Have a safe trip, and enjoy blowing past the cold and snow and onto the beach!
Thanks for noticing my puns! I had fun with this. I am so excited about the beach! My parents retired here/lived here for some 20+ years; we are hoping to visit their old haunts. I’m hoping to see dolphins! Thanks for commenting!
Maureen, so sweet. The wind seems like a dear great aunt. Have a wonderful time, and I love the checklist you both blew through. It sounds like it will be just what you need for a relaxing vacation.
Oh, I love the idea of the wind being a great aunt – thank you for this! Tender and caring and mentoring, I think. I appreciate your comments!