I Promised I Would Write This Story
In response to the Joanna’s Thematic Links Post WritingChallenge, I promised I would use the titles to write a story. Here is the story that I wrote.
Lorelle’s Blogging Birthday Quest
Once upon a time, a sweet young lady called Lorelle set out to celebrate her blog’s birthday. She went on a quest to find her passion. Seeking knowledge, success, and wisdom, Lorelle went to to the lighthouse at SuccessCREEations. There she saw Chris, the wizard, she had met at SOBCon07. Lorelle was sure that he could help.
In her swirling teal green dress that matched the logo on her blog, Lorelle timidly knocked on the lighthouse door. A very tall, but kindly, Chris pulled back the huge and creaky door. He held a Klondike bar as he looked down, down, down to see the young lady in the swirling teal green dress that matched the swirling logo on her blog. She was looking up, up, up at him.
She noticed that her neck was getting a little crick and stepped back a step.
“I’ve decided to take on more — show people real Blog writing with a purpose,” Lorelle said.
Chris questioned whether he should Fan the Flames. He listened as she spoke.
“I’ve done The Recommended Weekly Readings (2007-08-18). Project Management, ” Lorelle said, sounding like a cross between an encyclopedia and a librarian.
“I was just about to do a blog myself,” Chris said. “It’s called ‘Weekly Wrap-up: War on Clutter.’ Would you like to watch? First of course, I have to clean up the clutter.”
Lorelle caught on right away. “You want me to help you clean your lighthouse. No way!!”
“Perhaps, then . . . ” Chris said, thoughtfully. “Frankly Lorelle, I worry about Google and the Privacy Dilemma. We shouldn’t be in the lighthouse alone. Maybe you should go out to play.”
But our little Lorelle was not to be stopped.
Everyone who knows, knows that you don’t get in the way of a determined Lorelle. She crossed her arms across her chest firmly and stamped one foot in a lovely black patent-leather shoe (that looked so elegant with the teal green dress that matched her blog.) “Why go out and Play when you can be Inside Blogging?”
As the two stood on the doorstep of the lighthouse, several bloggers walked by.
“There you go!” Chris said, seeing opportunity. “Hey, Jon!”
Jon and Brad walked over. Jon said, “Yeah, Chris?”
“Lorelle here wants the “How to Best Pitch Bloggers – a Virtual Group Interview” Speech. Are you the guy who does that?”
“Nope,” said Jon. Brad said, “That would be Jan. He’s out showing GP Why Writing a Link Post Should Be Like Planning a Party. I don’t think you’ll be finding him for a while.”
“What do you guys do that’s a cool blogging trick?” Lorelle asked, stomping her other lovely black patent leather shoe that looked so elegant with her teal green dress that swirled in the same color as her blog logo.
Together the two men said, “We know How to read feeds without driving yourself mad.
“I already know that.” Lorelle said.
A woman named Anastasia walked up to offer Lorelle A learning whirlpool.
Lorelle immediately backed off protecting her lovely black patent leather shoes that looked so elegant with her teal green dress that swirled in the same color as her blog logo.
“Error Retrieving What You Wished For! Retry? Y/N?” asked Alina.
“What are you talking about?” Lorelle asked, not at all sure these ladies were talking about blogs.
“Shared Answers – Final Roundup & the Winner” said Yvonne.
“I don’t want my horoscope read,” Lorelle exclaimed. “I just want to be Linking with intention even When writing means spirit spilling.”
“You should rest. After all next week is A New Week. You might feel differently by then.” Chris finally said to Lorelle.
As Chris walked Lorelle back to her blog, the teal green one with the swirly logo down the road — the one that matched the dress that looked so elegant with the lovely black patent leather shoes. The two travelers were passing a tiny blog when they heard a woman’s voice say, I’m just writing to say thanks.
“Who’s that?” Lorelle asked.
“Can’t tell.” Chris said. “It’s either Liz or Joanna. They’re both always saying stuff like that.
–ME “Liz” Strauss
Work with Liz!!
“outstanding!” said Jon, thrilled that his name was spelled right, but even more excited to have met these delightful people and be drawn into a learning community characterized by respect, humor and growth.
Brilliant! I’ve been looking forward to this and have enjoyed every word. You are a natural storyteller and an inspiration. Thanks Liz!
Thanks to Joanna too!
Hi Jon!
Thrilled that you liked it! It was more fun than I expected it would be. When I first considered the titles I was quite intimidated. 🙂
YEA! Yvonne!
That’s some praise coming from you. I’m delighted you enjoyed it! I wanted everyone to have some reward for the brilliant work they did on the thematic link posts!
Liz, you had me giggling, especially with the part about looking “down” at Lorelle. I didn’t realize there was that much difference in our heights.
But then maybe with that wizard hat on…
Fun reading! That must have been tough! Will you ever write a post that way again?
lmao – You actually did it! Congratulations. That was loads of fun to read Liz!
Hey Chris!
Oh Yeah! You’re way taller than me and she’s way shorter. And there is that wizard’s hat! 🙂
Oh Brad!
This one was a piece of cake compared to the 10 Chapter novella that had 301 links!!! THAT was an achievement!! 🙂
Yes, I expect I’ll do another. 🙂
Michael!
It’s so great that you enjoyed it! That makes it all the more fun for writing it. 🙂
Ah, Chris and Lorelle on a magical trip looking for passion – as if the two of us don’t have enough passion in our life and work already. 😀 hee hee
Brilliant, Liz. Totally brilliant. And what fun.
…she says, twirling her teal green dress that matches the color of her blog as she dances down the blogging path.
Hey Lorelle!
Happy Blog Birthday!!
You do look so great in your black patent leather shoes and that swirly, teal green dress that matches the logo on your blog. 🙂
Liz
You know you did a great job when I can envision it!
I didnt realize this would be the final outcome, but glad I gave you a ‘workable’ title.. gee whiz what a mess you had to work with :)..
Hi Andrea!
I knew it was a risk when I volunteered. I was up for the challenge. I’m so glad you enjoyed it. YEA!
Funny thing is I’ve seen Lorelle in that outfit. She wore it at SOBCon07 and I remember thinking, “That’s the same color as her blog.” 😉
Coming from Lorelle’s post today. Enjoyed the story and the many links.
Chris, honestly, without your wizard hat, I would have never recognized you. It’s fun when people wear their blogs. 😀
Hi Liz,
It was really funny. You did a great job! I am amazed how you used the title of my post, which is the dullest one.
I really like the idea and I will try to make it a series in my blog.
Thank you!
Mike
Loved it! I had so much fun reading this story! Thank you, Liz!
Liz~
What FUN!
I had a blast cruising thru your tapestry of a tale and peeking in on everyone’s latest and greatest! And I think I saw Lorelle in that outfit at SOB Con too…
Sorry I’ve been MIA…good to see you!
Kam:)
Hi Mike!
I love that it’s inspired you to make a weekly series on your blog. More, I love that you had fun reading it. 🙂
Hi Anastasia!
Thank you for coming to read it. YEA! that you enjoyed it too! You’re so welcome!
Hi Kammie!
How great to see you! Glad you enjoyed the silly tale of the folks in Lorelle-land. Yeah, it was fun to talk about her outfit matching her blog, wasn’t it? 🙂
Hope you’re having fun this summer!
Hi Brian!
I saw your comment and then I had to go back to find it . . . sorry. Welcome!!
Glad you liked the story! Lorelle is wonderful, isn’t she?
Hi Liz, this is such an amazing story!
I love the way we’ve all become characters in it – like we’ve become real people to you (well we are real, of course, but you know what I mean!)
It’s been fantastic for me to have been linked to this with you (and now Lorelle in her dress and shoes too!), you know I need to say just a little bit more thanks.
Thanks for the whole thing, and thanks (x 100) for the last line. Your words are so precious. Thanks.
Joanna
Hi Joanna!
You are real people to me. But, of course, you know that 🙂
It’s a wonderful story and the last line is precious to me too.
in class we have being learning about quest and miss told as that in the test maybe a quest story can came up in the test and then i went on this website and i learned lots of things