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The Day I Realized; I've Been Heisting Myself

Tomorrow Is A New Day

By Kelli Sheckler-AmsdenPublished 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 1 min read
The Day I Realized; I've Been Heisting Myself
Photo by Vinicius "amnx" Amano on Unsplash

I woke, feeling a little "beside myself," as I stretched and opened my eyes. It had been a long weekend. My first solo outing, since my divorce. I admit, I may have crossed some lines I had never crossed before. But what a time I had; I think.

So, I drug myself out of bed and into the bathroom, to splash some water on my face, and get the juices flowing.

"Ugh," I muttered, as the cold water met my warm skin.

"So, what exactly is your problem today?" A voice asked, as I looked up I caught my reflection scowling at me.

"I, uh...what's going on," I stammered, as I looked around for my prankster roommate, "ok, Sami, where are you?"

My reflection started to laugh. As I moved in closer, thinking I was dreaming, it reached through the glass, and smacked me.

"Why do you always do this?" it pleaded. "Why are you always so hard on yourself, and easy on the ones needing a kick in the butt?"

"I, I don't do that," I insisted, though, I knew she was right. She had been with me all the way, of course she knew.

Note to self: pathbreaking!

Satire

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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden

Telling stories my heart needs to tell <3 life is a journey, not a competition

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  • Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock3 years ago

    Isn't that always the way.

  • Yes, Kelli, ❤️💯😉📝😊This was Great... My Reflection be going off on me🙄

  • R.C. Taylor3 years ago

    Love this!

  • Very good!!! So true... Sometimes we are our own worst critic!

  • God I wish my reflection can talk some sense into me! Loved your story!

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    Very creative. This is fabulous, my friend.

  • Gina C.3 years ago

    Oh, I felt this! Awesome entry, Kelli!

  • Misty Rae3 years ago

    Yes, yes, yes!!!! I can completely relate to this. Well done and such a creative take on a heist.

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