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August 20th, 2008 | Category: 100 Words, writing

100 Word Challenge
Yesterday morning I woke up and, I am so not kidding you, my power was out, my car was dead, my laptop was dead, and my brand new iphone was giving me an error message that it needed repair. Is this some kind of message that I should just go back to camp?

Anyway, this week I’m picking a favorite. That’s right. I’ve just upped the ante round here. This week’s Velvet Verbosity 100 Words Favorite is Sandy’s piece over at Momisodes. I’m partial to it because I’ve stood in those very same shoes. The destination was different, the place was different, but the mental and emotional experience just the same. I think you’ll agree, it’s also a perfectly balanced piece of writing.

Over 3,000 miles away, the plane descended upon dry, hilly terrain. She swiftly maneuvered her 3 suitcases through the congested arteries of the terminal; everyone scattering off to some adventure. Naivety sped the pace of her feet towards an exit, nearly as quickly as her thoughts. Anxiety. Fear. Determination. All fought for attention in her frontal cortex. No car. No map. Not a friend within three time zones. This was not part of the itinerary. Yet this was precisely what she needed. Just 3 bags and a seed of fortitude, ready to grow and flourish in a fresh new world.

There were, as always, some really interesting pieces submitted. It’s not easy picking a favorite! Here are the links to all the other Fresh 100 word pieces. Hope you all get a chance to check out these other writings. Well worth it.

Now, for the next challenge. After having all my electronic/mechanical devices fail in one fell swoop, I was reminded of how much we depend on these tools to live the modern lifestyle that requires so much multi-tasking and organization and speed. It made me think of that book by James Gleick. The title:

Faster

With love,

52 Comments so far

  1. Mary (MPJ) August 20th, 2008 11:48 pm

    Just dropping by to tell you I like the VV! :) Hope that all is going well with you. I’ve been thinking of you. Muah!

  2. Sandy (Momisodes) August 21st, 2008 2:48 pm

    Wow!!! THANK YOU! I am so humbled to see this today :)

    I had a wonderful time putting this one together. I was also astounded to see the response in how many others were able to relate to the flurry of emotions associated with an experience like this. So glad you were one of them. It’s a wonderful feeling knowing you’re not alone :)

  3. VelvetVerbosity August 21st, 2008 3:22 pm

    @ MPJ, nice to see you. All is largely the same in my sphere, but I’m doing ok. Muah back at ya!

    @ Sandy, I thought about emailing you to tell you your piece was my pick for the week, but I thought it would be an even nicer surprise this way. Good writing does often speak to us because we can identify with the feelings conveyed. You did a superb job of capturing a fulsome emotional event in just a few words.

  4. lceel August 22nd, 2008 12:45 am

    I keep telling Sandy that she missed her calling … she should be a writer.

    I LOVE her writing.

    I am trying to get ready for the next one - but I am stuck. I guess I’m just gonna have to make those wheels spin faster …

  5. Sleep Deprivation Ninja August 22nd, 2008 7:44 am

    Ninjas are faster than anything but that’s just too easy to write about ;) http://sleepdepninja.blogspot.com/2008/08/100-word-challenge-faster.html

  6. Sassy Mama Bear aka Penelope Anne August 22nd, 2008 6:23 pm

    I’m live with mine for the week.

  7. thenightblog August 23rd, 2008 12:52 am

    you should make a book of these. that’d be neat.

    http://thenightblog.wordpress.com/2008/08/22/faster-100-words/

  8. Velvet Verbosity August 23rd, 2008 1:39 am

    @ Sassy Mama Bear, I left a comment for you on your site. Love it!

    @Night Blogger. Now there’s an idea. We’ll see, we’ll see. Maybe some publisher will find this site and drop me an email. I’d have to put some disclaimer on here though.

  9. Sleep Deprivation Ninja August 23rd, 2008 7:12 am

    http://sleepdepninja.blogspot.com/2008/08/100-word-challenge-faster.html

  10. melissaz August 23rd, 2008 2:58 pm

    Greetings! I am having so much fun with these! I’m so glad I found this through louceel!

    Here is this week’s effort:

    http://takingwhatisleft.blogspot.com/2008/08/one-hundred-word-challenge-4.html

    Oh, and the vv is really great, too. I also am at a loss for that earring rule. :P

  11. Velvet Verbosity August 23rd, 2008 3:28 pm

    @Lceel, I agree. She may have missed her calling…or has she?

    @Melissaz, :)

  12. Patsy August 23rd, 2008 9:26 pm

    I’ve posted my 100 words on *Faster*. Something a little lighter this time.

  13. auroradormita August 23rd, 2008 9:39 pm

    http://christa89.wordpress.com/2008/08/24/faster/

    My humble submission. Nice to join you! ;)

  14. lceel August 24th, 2008 6:02 pm

    My effort is up, here.

  15. Ash August 25th, 2008 5:02 am

    I’m back! Sorry I missed the ‘fresh’ challenge, but life got away from me for awhile. However, here is my entry for ‘faster’:

    http://trawo.blogspot.com/2008/08/100-words-faster.html

    Enjoy!

    Oh, and speaking of books (NightBlogger’s comment)I am going to be participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)in November. If you’re interested, check it out at http://www.nanowrimo.org . It sounds like a lot of fun!

  16. Secret Agent Mama August 25th, 2008 11:26 am

    100 Words: Faster coupled with Best Shot, again!!

  17. MRMacrum August 25th, 2008 9:22 pm

    Yes, an excellent piece. I like this 100 word format. Maybe I will learn some discipline by trying it out.

  18. VelvetVerbosity August 25th, 2008 10:06 pm

    Ok folks, working on the post so entries are closed. I mean, if you still want to write 100 words on Faster, by all means! But the picking favorites and the composition has officially begun.

  19. Ashlie - MommyCosm August 28th, 2008 1:33 am

    Oops, I’m very late.

    Here’s mine:
    MommyCosm: Faster

  20. Wizard's Apprentice September 5th, 2008 2:09 pm

    Ah well, here goes…

    http://wizardsapprentice.blogspot.com/2008/08/100-words-faster.html

  21. Wizard's Apprentice September 5th, 2008 2:12 pm

    Oops…
    Here is Fresh
    http://wizardsapprentice.blogspot.com/2008/08/100-word-challenge-fresh.html

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    Cool post:) Time’s up!

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