Talk about late for the party! It’s been another crazy week of things that keep me from writing. As you can see from Rochelle’s photo, I had the wonderful fortune to meet up with Amy Reese, a fellow Ficitoneer, when I was at BlogHer14 last week. Our meeting was delightful in every way!
I appreciate everyone who takes the time to read my work, and welcome any feedback that is thoughtful or constructive. I am so grateful to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for her wonderful dedication to Friday Fictioneers! If you would like to write a 100-word story, visit Addicted to Purple for more details. Or, stop by to read all the wonderful stories that come with each photo prompt!
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Just Jump! (98 words)
“You can do this! Just take a deep breath and jump!”
Jamie held on tightly to the door and shook her head no.
“You’ve practiced; you’ve planned; now you just have to jump!”
Mike, her jump buddy, tried to be reassuring, but over the sound of the plane engine, his yelling only rattled Jamie more.
This is not about heights, she thought. I love Brian and I’m ready to marry him tomorrow. This is not about heights! She looked down at the field far below and breathed deeply.
“I’m ready!” Thumbs up, she leapt into her new life.
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Well, hello Dawn! Thanks for the mention. It was a pleasure to meet you and hope we can do it again someday! A relationship/marriage is a big jump and can feel as scary as jumping off a plane! It takes faith. Great story!
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Thanks Amy. Luckily for us, blog friendships are not as big a leap! I definitely hope we can revisit a reunion. 🙂
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Dear Dawn, I wasn’t the last one to post this week after all. Great story and jumping out of a perfectly good airplane is not my cup of tea for sure. Now, if the engine was on fire and it was the last think to do to protect myself – ok – Oh, I think maybe you were talking about someone getting married? It was a good story. Nan 🙂 BTW I like the picture of you and Amy – I bet you had fun!
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Nan, I always wanted to go sky diving… then I got old, and scared. Yes, it’s a story about getting married. Amy and I had a great time, though it was far too brief!
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Glad she had a jump buddy. Those are important. Hopefully she will have one throughout her marriage.
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Something tells me that marriage needs as much assistance as any jump… and too rarely gets it! Thanks Alicia.
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Jump9ng from a plane should be a prerequisite to getting married. The latter is so much more dangerous.
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I was looking forward to your witty reply, Dawn! It was worth the wait. 😉
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Love the double entendre and how it tied in beautifully with the photo. Well done.
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Thanks Susan. I’m glad you liked it! I always appreciate your feedback. 🙂
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Dear Dawn,
For me it would be about heights. My fantasy is to learn to scuba dive. I’ve come close. I’ve snorkeled in St. Thomas, St. John and Eilat.
I could hear the engines i your story and felt my stomach drop. Good one.
shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I too would love to dive! It’s been on my list for most of my life (I truly wanted to be Jacques Cousteau when I was a young girl– BE him!), but my ears bother me, and I’ve been told I most likely couldn’t do the depths. I do love to snorkel though, and have been fortunate enough to have done it in some very special places!
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Dawn, Good story and well written as usual. Jumping from a plane was never on my bucket list. Of course, I never had a bucket list. I understand this was also about marriage, and I’m really, really glad that jumping from a plane is not a necessary preparation. Well done. 🙂 —Susan
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I hope her landing is all that she hopes it will be. Nice one, Dawn.
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Thanks Sandra. Either one, is a leap of faith. 😉
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No doubt, if all of us had to jump from a plane, before we could get married… there would be a lot of single people! 😉
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Hi Dawn, well written. A jump or a leap of faith! Whatever it is I’m sure Jamie will land on her feet.
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Thanks Maree! I think marriage is always a leap of faith, as are so many things we do in life! Thanks for taking the time to read and comment; it’s much appreciated!
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Hey Dawn, that could have been me waiting for her to jump. I wonder if you have ever skydived because your description is right on! Of course, so is your imagination, so you could easily have gotten into Jamie’s head. (Note to Jamie – Go for it! You won’t regret it.) – Mike
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Mike, I’ve never been skydiving… but for years thought I wanted to. Now, not so much. 😉 dawn
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I could never do the skydive thing. I am no good with heights although better than I used to be, so she gets my vote for the sheer guts of jumping out when is not too happy about it.
Great to see you and Amy, hear you had fun at BlogHer.
Dee
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Thanks Dee; I give her bonus points for jumping in both directions! 😉
Yes, BlogHer was fantastic, and meeting Amy and some other bloggers was icing on the proverbial cake! Have a great week! dawn
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Grrreat! Taking that leap of faith in Brian, love, life and airplanes. Super good!
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That’s a lot of faith! 😉
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The imagery of jumping into a new life is great.. love that.
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I so appreciate you taking the time to read both stories, Björn. I’m glad you enjoyed both. 🙂
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Good thing I don’t even know Brian and I ain’t jumping!
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Good thing, Perry! Sounds like you’d have some competition. 😉
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the newest adrenalin rush these days 🙂
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No doubt! Thanks for reading both posts. 🙂
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Cleverly crafted story.
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Thanks so much. I’m glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you taking the time to read it.
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I always look forward to your stories, but this week took me a little bit longer to get to you. 😀
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Tell me about it! I’ve been traveling so much, I can barely keep up with my posts let alone anything else! I feel terrible.
Thanks for making the time!
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