She’s had her hair cut short, doesn’t like it. Thinks it makes her look old and grey. But she is both of these things so figures she may as well learn to live with it, if not love it. She’s not sure who she wants to be this year: brave, bold and inspirational or maybe serene, tranquil and calming. Doesn’t think it’s possible to be both. She wants to travel too – Croatia, Macedonia, Italy, nowhere far-flung to be honest. And she wants to write, with conviction and courage and creativity. She doesn’t want to be a shadow. Happy New Year.
Photo credit: Rochelle Wisoff-Fields (also the host of Friday Fictioneers, a 100 word flash fiction writing challenge).
Swallows and Lilies 
She has very good plans, I think. And she can be both. An inspirational story. Happy New Year!
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Lovely, Siobhan
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cutting one’s hair short and learning to live with it is a good start. the world beckons.
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I really love this take, Siobhan. Way outside of the box…
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A tale I can relate to! A delightfully different take Siobhan
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Interesting question within the story – who does she want to be – central to all of us I think.
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It’s good to have goals, I hope she achieves them (and discovers who she wants to be) 🙂
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Dear Siobhan,
I relate well to her. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Well, that could be me! I AM old and grey, and I’ve kept my hair fairly short for years. We have similar goals, for sure. I really liked this woman 🙂
Huh. Does that mean I like myself? Maybe!
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Very wise and warm and made me smile. That ‘old and grey’ line I can identify with – feeling both! And wanting to write with courage and conviction and creativity – I just need to pin that to my wall! Great take on the prompt and all the best for 2020
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Pinning that slogan to the wall sounds like an excellent idea, Lynn! I shall do likewise!
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Courage is the one I need. Just to write honestly
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What an inspiring take on the prompt! Your exhortation to write with conviction and courage and creativity is now sellotaped to my workstation.
This reads like fictionalised autobiography. Don’t hold back! Do it! Do it!
I hope you have a wonderful 2020!
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“She doesn’t want to be a shadow.” What a powerful line. I know there will be plenty of substance and texture in your 2020 ❤
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This sounds like a perfect resolution to stay well
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