Happy New Year fun!

December 31 always feels so special, like we're starting something exciting, new, unknown. Besides being a new year, there's hope and promise. And commitment. I'm setting realistic goals and working to achieve them, as best I can. That's what hope and promise are all about, right? So why not start with a new writing exercise. Then party! 😏

First I wanted to show the fabulous party skirt I've worn twice now and I just love it. Bought it from Etsy and it's just so fun. 

Then we write something short, sweet and get on with 2020. Cheers!

Words: 

Pierce, ribbon, fresh, established

 

Ella screamed in pain in the middle of the store.

“Hold still,” Ella’s sister Margaret said. “If you move, she won’t be piercing your ear anymore.”

“But…”

“You’ve established that it hurts and scared everyone out of here.”

Ella held her breath and closed her eyes. Another screech and the last spear was through. Her ears were finally pierced.

Margaret put her hands on Ella’s shoulders. “Happy thirteenth birthday.”

Tiny tears flowed. “Thanks, Marg. I love them. They really sparkle.”

“Just like you. And for being such a trooper, here’s a fresh ribbon for your hair tonight.”

With the biggest smile full of braces, Ella pat the red velvet. “My first New Year’s Eve. I will not fall asleep before midnight.”