Susan, of Stony River, has once again left us a challenge for a MicroFiction Monday. Basic gist- tell the story in 140 characters or less. Then visit the others and see what they wrote. Here's today's picture:
It's well worth a moment to visit the other writers and see how many different takes there are on just one photo with a 140 character caption!
And the I'd Rather Be:
I'd rather be at work than having to ask the people in the next hotel room to PLEASE, keep it down. My kids are trying to sleep.
We stayed in a hotel next to the Columbus Zoo this weekend. It had completely gone over my head that other families would want to stay close to the zoo, too. Other families who let their kids stay up until 11:30 and make lots of noise. When I politely asked them to turn the volume down on the TV and maybe keep the kids from screaming, I was informed that she was TRYING to put them to bed, and thanks for making it that much easier. To which I replied, I didn't realize the Disney Channel loud enough to be heard in the next room and having a pizza delivered at 10:30 were ways to help children sleep. Man, I've been doing it all wrong these past two years. I heard the couple in the room on the other side laugh out loud at that one. I did not feel one bit bad that the boys woke up at 7:am the next morning. Normally, I'd try to keep them quiet. Nope. There was no one on the other side of us, so I let them bounce on bed and giggle in glee. No, I'm not a nice person.
Have a good week, all.
27 comments:
Nice Microfiction! :-)
I'd rather be working than trying to get to sleep when My feet are hot. Last night was aweful, and I can't even blame the baby.
Excellent Microfiction.
(and I'm with you on the question of late-night noisy kids)
I'd rather be at work than THE work. (It's Monday, you may not get it until Tuesday.)
:-)
We were definitely thinking along the same lines this week! Great take on the pic of the week! Enjoy!
Sylvia
Yours might be the inspiration behind "Stoned Love"! (Sing it to me, sing it to me, sing it to me, Diana!
Oooo.....I hate ill-mannered hotel guests. After spending 2 weeks in hotels, I'm sure my kids are glad to have me silenced. ;) I am forever reminding them that they are not the ONLY ones in the hotel.
Very nice microfriction.
I would have went crazy on the people next door. You can't count on anyone to be a decent upstanding member of society anymore.
Lovely microfiction. A lot said in only a few words.
I'd rather be in bed soon, as I'm tired. Instead I need to do the ironing.
What incosiderate hotel guests! Poor you.
They must've blown up the house when he left. Bummer.
Awwwww...
This was very touching,.
Oh I liked the questions contained in this one..very good
The world needs more mother badgers
very impressive one.
enjoyed it.
Great microfiction, and society is getting into quite a mess.
Oh that's sad and interesting all at once...makes me wonder why he left.
What an intriguing story and character!
Sorry to hear about your hotel adventures -- sometimes the neighbors are the worst part of it.
I'm glad you did what you did in the morning. It was only fair!
I love the Columbus zoo. I was there in May!
Nice microfiction and isn't it amazing how much lack of consideration (and good sense) some people have?
Apparently, "try not to burn the place down," is meant to be taken seriously in some circles.
I wonder what it looked like when he still lived there??? Good one!
I would have let my kids make a racket the next morning too... and they're up at 6am! Mwahahahahaha....
Hmmm very interesting story. I would love to know more about this. Great take on the photo.
Don't you wish you could do something nasty to people like that and get away with it. Nothing illegal of course but just something LOL
Makes you wonder what happened after he left.
I liked the microfiction. 140 characters is tight, but you got the story across and it packed a punch. Nice.
Also, I love that you stood up to your hotel neighbors. I would've sulked in my room and bitched the whole time. You're my hero. ;)
such regret :(
Those others needed him to stay BIG time didn't they! Very clever, Mom.
Sorry I'm so late in getting back here, my week was very busy and hectic.
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