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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Brittany--The very best Bhristmas of all

Now don't get me wrong, I'm no scrooge or anything, I actually really like Christmas. There's just one little mishap that the universe must've goofed up on. My birthday is on Christmas! Yes, ladies and gents I was born on the same day everyone looks forward to all year. The same day people expect a giant "jolly" man with a white beard and questionable fashion sense to somehow fit in a minuscule chimney and deliver presents. Let's remember people, those poor little boys in Europe during the 1700s couldn't even fit in the chimneys, much less survive from ash that clouded their lungs. I'm sorry, I'm scrooging again. It's just that people hype up Christmas birthdays. All my friends think it's so cool, but little do they know. For example, say I want to plan a party. I either have to plan the party in November or just settle for "the birthday song" during the family Christmas dinner. Even when I used to plan my parties in November attendance was still low. "Sorry were going on vacation", my friends would say. "Sorry, my family is over and I can't leave", they also said. But really let us never forget the greatest misfortune of them all. *Cue drumroll*, the combined birthday and Christmas gift, currently known as the Bhristmas present. "Sweetie, here's a gift card for your birthday present but, guess what! It doubles as a Christmas present too"! Memories of all the excuses rushed through my head. I can definitely say my best friend Jas is the only one who understands me. I mean she says I need to be more grateful and be less of a realist, but other than that she's the only one who separates my b-day gift from my Christmas gift. She will always be appreciated for that. Anyways, speaking of Jas, I'm about to meet up with her. She said she has a unique surprise waiting for me and that I will cherish it forever. I just hope it's not those homemade coconut brownies she made for me last year, because I can definitely tell you my stomach and buttock did not cherish those at all. So, Jas arrives at my house with a brightly wrapped box and says hop in her car. She starts driving to the outskirts of town but, I have no idea why. The houses look rundown and there are plenty of rugged trailers. I'm trying not to question her because she's my best friend and I trust her. We arrive at a very tattered looking trailer. Jas and I get out the car and she starts knocking on the door. She tells me to hold my present. I'm confused because, I could've left my present in the car. A frail young woman and her two children come to the door and immediately start crying. In this moment, like a reflex, I handed them my birthday present. Jas hugs me right after and then began to talk to the family. I just stand there watching their faces glow with illuminant expression. This was by far the very best Bhristmas gift of all.

14 comments:

  1. This piece honestly had me laughing, but the conclusion was beautiful and sweet! I loved your creativity, it was great!

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  2. 1. Happy Birthday because yes I am doing blog comments on Christmas, 2. I really love how playful and fun the tone of this was. I got to say I definitely didn't see that ending coming, it's super sweet and everyone should experience a moment like that in their lives

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  3. Happy belated birthday. You're piece had a delightful ending with real humor that made the reader connect with you more. Some critiques I have are the spelling mistakes that throw me off while reading and some of the grammar. Some of the sentences are choppy making it a start stop deal while reading. Overall solid piece thank you for sharing.

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  4. This was a pretty funny story lol you should have a mid birthday so you'll celebrate it 6/25 during the summer lol but I enjoyed reading this very fun comical tone and most importantly a good theme to cherish what you have and to be appreciative because not everyone can get the "little things"
    -Paige J

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  5. It took an unexpected turn at the end, but it is so sweet. What is better than giving to those less fortunate? Reading this teaches a lesson that should always be remembered, "Be grateful for what you have and share with others." Very cute and funny story! :)

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  6. You're such a creative writer and very witty! I really enjoyed hearing your perspective of your birthday! And I loved hearing what your friend did for you, that is truly a priceless gift!

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  7. Haha!!! This is funny, and of course very sweet at the end. I loved the creativity and uniqueness of the whole narrative, the tone was light and fun. Good Job!
    -Oyinda Akinnusi

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  8. I loved you're ending :) I thought it was on a fun piece because you made it so sweet and humorous to me.

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  9. Very entertaining piece of writing you have a clear talent for this.

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  10. I thought you had "Bhristmas" in the title because you were a blood. lol. I liked this piece. I thought you were going to just rant about having to suffer a combined Christmas and birthday present but no. You get 2 in 1 gifts but you still chose to give that one away.

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  11. I definitely enjoyed your tone throughout your writing! It was very personal and genuine, which gave the piece a unique feel. The end was quite surprising, but acted as a reminder of what the holidays are truly about.

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  12. I enjoyed reading the piece it was very comical at the start which definitely caught my eye and I liked how it wasn't like most stories that are about having a birthday on Christmas, good job!
    -Meghan Ustrell

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  13. Wow. That's amazing. Tugged on my emotions at the end. Lovely piece.

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  14. Thank you for enlightening us on the idea of "Bhristmas", it was really funny!

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