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The Sky Was Empty
The professor pointed to me. “ The man looked at the sky. It was empty. What does that mean?” I smiled. This was my chance to shine in my English 101 class. “There are no helicopters or clouds in the sky. It’s a great day for a picnic.” The room erupted into laughter as my… Continue reading
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The End of Gratitude
My gratitude 2019 challenge has ended. I don’t have be thankful for another year. That’s a joke and to prove it I did a bonus thankful day. Thankful day#29: I’m thankful for my apartment. It’s good to have a place to live. Thankful day #30: I’m thankful for my sister Jenny and her willingness to… Continue reading
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Gratitude Days 10-28
Thankful day #10: l am thankful for my legs and the ability to walk. Thankful day #11: l am thankful for veterans and their families for sacrificing so much for me. Thankful day #12: l am grateful for my legs. I took a walk around a park today. I’m glad l have legs that can… Continue reading
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Poetry at Midnight
6:02 The me Before 6:03 My life will never be the same. Last night, I couldn’t sleep. My mind kept reliving and analyzing the moments in my life that changed my life forever. I don’t know why my brain decided that 10:00 at night was the best time to do this. I then started thinking… Continue reading
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Gratitude Challenge Days 1-9
During November, I have a tradition. I think of one thing I’m thankful for every day. I then post my thankful messages on social media. It’s a good tradition. I’ve done it for 6 years now. Here’s what I’ve written so far this year. Thankful day#1: Clean water. Thankful Day #2: My family and friends.… Continue reading
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State Testing Dream
The service bell was on a white table in the middle of the hotel’s reception desk. My arms were full with one arm cradling a stack of standardized tests and the other arm carrying a bag with ice cream and crackers in it. I cautiously put the groceries down and rang the bell. The… Continue reading
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The Intelligence Test
The Intelligence Test By Amee Lynne Shelley The yellow flyer was posted outside my History of Western Civilization class. Students who volunteered to take an intelligence test would get lunch and a $25 gift card. It was the perfect incentive for a broke college student. I already knew I was a genius. This intelligence test… Continue reading
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Overachiever: Sick Day Version
I looked down at my to-do list. In between the muscle aches, pulsing head and coughing spells, I had still managed to craft a plan for my productive day. I blew my nose for the 20th time and wrote item five on the list. “Deep clean the upholstery in my car”. That’s when it hit… Continue reading
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What’s in a name?
I swished my broccoli from one side of my plate to the other side with my fork. I normally loved broccoli with cheese but tonight I didn’t have an appetite. I had serious information to share with my parents and I was afraid they wouldn’t like it. “I’ve made a decision”, I said solemnly. “You… Continue reading
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The Dress part 2
A few years ago, I wrote a blog post about getting rid of the dress I wore to my 10th grade winter formal. I was afraid that by letting the dress go I would forget a magical evening. I’m once again faced with saying a farewell. How do you say goodbye to your wedding dress?… Continue reading
