Five Minute Friday: Afraid
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The day was that kind of spring day where the sun is hot but the wind still blows. Any sort of exertion means you’ll get sweaty, but if you stop you’ll get cold. And here I was walking down the road with a blister growing exponentially with each step. I had a long way to go and I was afraid I wouldn’t make it.
I’d already walked some ancient roads, trails and even on top of a wall, so the walking wasn’t the bad part. It was the blasted shoe I was wearing.
So cool in the shop window.
So not cool on my foot.
My fear of not making it eclipsed my fear of doing what I was about to do. So I stuck out my thumb. What would my mom say? If my dad knew, he’d kill me. How bad can it be? If I don’t like who stops I’ll just say no thanks and/or RUN!
The huge van that came around the corner slowed to a stop. I jumped in.
C’mon, how dangerous could the mobile librarian be?
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Five Minute Friday (How it works):
1. Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking
2. Link back here and invite others to join in.
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I’m pretty sure this is the one! A Scottish library truck.
Phew!!! Inside, I was screaming, “Do NOT get in that van!!!”. I hope the blister wasn’t too bad and that you found a great book to read:)
Ha! You are wonderful. It really is amazing what you will do in a foreign country, that you won’t do at home. Luckily, the librarian was awesome! Thank you for stopping by. Welcome to Funki Planet!
Ha, ha!! Hilarious!!! I so love your humor, Debi! All happiness to you today and so thankful for a happy post on this otherwise dour subject!
Yeah, the funny girl, that’s me. Glad you liked it. Thanks for coming over today. Happy day AFTER your birthday – let’s stretch this thing out as long as we can.
Yes, please!
Sheesh, you had me worried for a minute! Have a fab weekend!
Hitchhiking in a foreign country just seems a tad bit safer than over here in North America. I watch Amazing Race—they’re actually helpful! Ha ha!
I also think shoe stores need an area in-store with all sorts of terrain & condition: hills, mud, sand, water, cold, etc so that a shopper can give the shoe a proper test.
Nicely done! This post was fun. Nicely written– you certainly had me alongside you on your uncomfy walk… at least until you stuck out your thumb
Thanks Sabrina! You know you’ve always wanted to hitchhike. Ok, maybe not. I agree with the shoe store idea. REI has a spot like this kind of, but we could use more testing space for sure. Have a great weekend!
I was ABOUT to be horrified!! You got me. I even had to read it twice to realize you meant what we call in this region the “book mobile”. Then I had to concede, that while I might not trust all drivers of the mobile, you are probably less likely to be in danger. lol Good one
Yeah, it was the book mobile. I’m glad I gotcha though. Hee hee! Have a great weekend!
Oh my WORD!!! Visions were forming in my head….what would happen??? You crack me up! YAY for mobile libraries!!! THIS is why I love coming to your place on the web. Smiles at 10 PM after two LOOOONG days. You are a treasure!
Sorry it wasn’t an egg roll, but at least you got a laugh right? Have a great weekend friend. I’m going to try the apple cake this weekend. Thanks for that!
That was awesome! I needed a good Debi laugh. The ending was perfection.
Yeah, well it was all for you my friend. I hope you have a most excellent weekend!
What a great visual you created. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Thanks for stopping back.
Bahahahaha! Love it!
I’m so glad. Thanks for stopping by. Welcome to Funki Planet!!
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