And the Rose goes to....

Welcome to the most shocking rose ceremony in writing prompt history. Please award roses to the ten people (or items) in your life that you’d like to continue pursuing a relationship with.


Oh, who and what to pick! The possibilities! It might be hard to narrow it down. However, after much consideration I would like to extend roses to the following:

To the things in my life:

My books. Thank you for taking me into a world of tantalizing fantasy that helps me to escape the sometimes messy reality of life. I’ve been to thrilling places, had scandalous affairs and hunted down murderous villains with you. You have made me laugh and you have made me cry. (You may have to share this rose because I’d like to say thank you to my brand new Kindle for making an appearance in my life.)

My laptop. Some say obsessed, I say practical. I’ve decided I like being plugged into the world and being able to check up on happenings far and near throughout the day.

My TV. I admit it, I watch entirely too much of you. But I love to unwind at the end of the day and watch other people’s problems (which usually make me laugh). At times you have the ability to alter reality, make me laugh, make me cry, but without fail, you never judge me. I like that I can let my hair down, wear my comfy jammies, and sometimes even stuff my face in front of you and you never hold that against me. I can just be me with you.  I also appreciate you for entertaining my kids in a pinch.

My WW friendly food. My Fiber One yogurt, my 1 point mini bars, my sandwich thins. Without you my journey through weight loss would not be so bearable. With you by my side I have become a smashing success on the scale.

To the people in my life:

My sweet Baby Girl. You are growing up way to fast, in the past few months you have both grown physically and emotionally. It thrills me to no end but also makes me sad that you are no longer my baby. You are truly a joy to be around and light up my entire life.

The Middle Child. You have made me laugh in your short life than any other human on this earth. You are quirky and spontaneous and see things from a slightly different view point. You can be a challenge but that makes me love you more.

My Big Boy. At times you amaze me at the amount of responsibility you are willing to take on and how much help you have truly become. You have a truly compassionate heart that I wish you would let shine more often.

The Hubby. Well, you’ve put up with being married to me for 10 years and say you are ready for the next 10 so I guess that is pretty deserving of a rose. You are a great daddy to our kids too so I’ll keep you.

My Parents. (yes, I realize you are two people and should technically receive two roses but I’m running out and you live together so you can share). You let me live to make it out of my teen years so that should be reason enough to be deserving of a rose. Beyond that, you have become grandparents that my kids can’t wait to see and the bestest babysitters in the whole wide world.

To the almost people in my life:

My dog. Sebastian there are times I’d like to open the front door and let you run free but you make me laugh and you keep me company so I’ll keep you around. You are lucky you are so cute and sweet.

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