Big News, Little Post

Oh my damn, y'all! It's been a great day! Wanna know why?
Guess you'll have to keep reading :)

Elementary, my dear Watson.

So this past week we had to write a short drama scene for class. I was terrified. I had no idea how to write a screenplay, much less what I would even write about. Thankfully, The Stud's brother is pretty freakin smart, and helped me brainstorm writing topics. Once we settled on one, I started writing. In the middle of it, I scrapped everything I had, and started over with something based off of what we thought of. Guess what? It's pretty great. I'm pretty proud. And I got a pretty "A" on the assignment. Boom.

Here's the finished product for y'all. Enjoy!


FADE IN:

EXT. CITY PARK - DAY

A couple sits together on a park bench surrounded by trees, frolicking children, and joggers passing on their afternoon runs.

The WOMAN stares sadly at BEN, holds his hands tightly in hers.

WOMAN

Don't you understand? It's not something I can control! I can't just change my mind.

Ben pulls his hands away.

BEN

I think you could, dear. You could if you tried. Don't you love me at all?

A tear rolls down Ben's cheek. The woman wipes it away, and lifts his chin so their eyes meet.

WOMAN

Honey, you know that I do. You also know that has nothing to do with how I feel about him. This is ridiculous. Why are we even having this discussion?

Ben stares at her, bewildered by her question.

WOMAN

Jesus, Ben, you act like this is a deal breaker! Out of everything we have been through, this is what makes you want to throw in the towel?

Ben turns away, crosses his arms over his chest.

The woman lets out an over exaggerated SIGH.

Ben spins around to face the woman.

BEN

Are you kidding me right now? What, am I just supposed to pretend you don't feel the way I do? What about him is so appealing to you?

WOMAN

(Blushing)

Well... I mean, you know I am so attracted to you...

Ben leaps up off of the bench, fists balled by his sides.

BEN

I knew it! It's the muscles, and the hair. I'll bet it's the name, too! Everyone knows him. Everyone!

The woman rises to her feet as well, places her hands on his chest trying to placate him.

WOMAN

Darling, you know that's not it. It's a simple matter of taste, and what I expect to get out of your role. What did you expect? Honestly?

BEN

I expected a little class, for one! I expected you to value intellect over brawn. Results over action!

The woman glances away sheepishly.

WOMAN

(Mumbles)

Oh he gets results, don't worry.

Ben is stopped short. His shoulders hunch, defeated.

BEN

Is that it then? That's how you feel?

The woman takes Ben's hand and pulls him back, seated on the bench.

WOMAN

Yes, darling. I told you. I can't help how I feel. He moves me in a way you don't. That doesn't mean this has to end.

BEN

I'm afraid it does.

Ben stands, starts to walk away, stops to speak over his shoulder.

BEN

I can't be with a woman who thinks DOWNEY plays a better SHERLOCK HOLMES than me.

FADE OUT.

On Writing, Critiquing, and Homework... and stuff.

     So I've been doing the school thing since April, and I've actually learned a great deal. Most of which revolves around how quickly I can turn out work when I give myself about three hours to finish it. Go me?

Always few and far between...

So this month has been a whirlwind. It's already over before it's begun. I've been doing a lot of soul searching and this is what I found out: I'm awesome at stuff, so I should do the stuff I am awesome at. Savvy?

Toast.

I posted this to my facebook page, and thought I would share it with the three people outside of facebook who read this... 

I remember when my Papa was still around, getting up out of bed around midnight when I would stay with him and my Mema, and sneaking into the kitchen. He'd always be awake, and when I'd wander in wanting a midnight snack or feeling restless, he'd indulge me. Every time. I would shuffle in, and sit down next to him at the kitchen table, and we'd talk. Just me and him. If I was hungry, he would split a Little Debbie oatmeal cream pie between us, and we'd giggle and eat and talk. Sometimes, though, he'd fix me a glass of milk, and make us each a slice of buttered toast. When we were done, he'd walk me back to my room, I would climb into bed, and he would say, "Goodnight, darlin'. I love you," and I'd go right to sleep. 

Tonight, for the first time since he passed away nearly 13 years ago, I got up out of bed, restless and wanting a snack, and made myself a piece of buttered toast. I stood at the counter, eating and drinking a glass of milk, and all of a sudden I smiled. I felt him there. I spoke aloud and told him about my day. When I was done, I walked back to my room, climbed in bed and said, "Goodnight, Papa. I love you, too."

I might have toast every night.

I get knocked down....

... But I get up again! You're never gonna keep me down! Thank you, Chumbawamba, for one of the best worst songs ever. (< I'm sure that'll be up for debate. Save it. That song is about as good as dog vomit on cereal).  Alright. Here I am, over a month after my last post, ready to bare my soul to you five readers about failure and quitting, the affects of drama on fitness goals, and how tough it is to stick to something you so want to accomplish because of the idea that you might actually succeed. Wait, what?

::Insert "Rocky" Theme Music Here::

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So go on, head on over to Mama Laughlin's blog (only my favorite blogger ever), and enter to win some neato swag from Glyder! I love the Lotus tanks and the ninja crop leggings.... SO CUTE!
 
And now on to what I've been doing over the past week... And lemme tell ya, it's pretty exciting. Like.. balloon animals, and bouncy houses exciting.