Smoking Break - Friday Writing Essentials - TFW

Ok. Here we go.... I sure hope setting this up doesn't count in the three minute time frame. If that's the case, then i've already failed the challenge. ha ha

Ok. Here we go...

I really miss my smoking breaks. We never smoked in the house so I'd take my smokes and sit outside in the sun (it's cold here in winterland). The air was fresh, i could listen to the birds chirping away... it was so relaxing. When i quit smoking a year ago last April (April 22, 2010) it sort of changed my life. My relationship has changed with my family.

Well, crap, that went by way too fast! LOL. I suppose i should work on my typing skills before i try this again. :-)

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Heidi S. Jan 3, 2012, 6:50pm UTC

Yay! I miss smoke breaks too.

Morgan S. Jan 4, 2012, 1:19am UTC

:-)

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Morgan S. Jan 4, 2012, 1:27am UTC

I thought i had posted this to the Gather Writing Essentials Group. I even went back to edit - to make sure it was submitted. but don't know what the heck happened...??

John S. (arizona) Jan 4, 2012, 8:40am UTC

I believe all those "Gather" sponsored groups are moderated, and because you try and publish to them doesn't mean your post will be selected to be shown so to say even if on topic.

Morgan S. Jan 4, 2012, 12:38pm UTC

well that explains it. Thanks John.

Heidi S. Jan 5, 2012, 9:11am UTC

Sometimes for whatever reason, the moderators don't find it even if you've tagged it properly. I've written for this group and had that problem. They do a fantastic job, though, and are super people. You could message the Friday moderator privately and ask about it. Also, just an FYI, you should copy/paste the prompt instructions at the bottom of the post so the members/non-members understand why you wrote your piece.

Heidi S. Jan 5, 2012, 9:15am UTC

I do see it listed in the GWE group. btw :)

Morgan S. Jan 5, 2012, 3:02pm UTC

Thanks Heidi. I've noticed the prompt on other posts.... it is a good idea.
I'll leave this one as it is for now. i came this )( close to deleting it a couple of times - there are several things i wanted to redo - then decided to just leave it be. a first attempt is a first attempt... LOL

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Pam Brittain Jan 4, 2012, 1:31pm UTC

Love that last sentence.

Morgan S. Jan 4, 2012, 6:51pm UTC

lol - thanks, Pam.
I either need to type faster or pick a subject that i don't have any experience in. :-)

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Diane Huizenga Jan 4, 2012, 4:44pm UTC

lol very entertaining

Morgan S. Jan 4, 2012, 6:52pm UTC

Thanks Diane! and thanks for the recommend. :-)

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Andrea Pearson Jan 6, 2012, 11:34am UTC

Ha ha! We'll make it longer next time. :-) I really liked it! Your thoughts actually flowed well, and you included some of the five senses - always a good thing!

Morgan S. Jan 6, 2012, 12:05pm UTC

Thanks Andrea. :-)
i'd been wanting to do a post about it, so it gave me a good place to start. but it's too long of a subject to try to fit into three minutes. lol

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August Lady Jun 23, 2012, 11:32pm UTC

I can relate as I'm in the process, and going outside because the ex just had a triple bypass~nice write!

Morgan S. Aug 26, 2012, 12:04am UTC

thanks August

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