Elena - Page 2

Gemini Cricket · 08-03-2007, 01:18 PM

My thinking was that the story did have a happy ending. Elena really did act like she was rebelling for the very first time in her life. Her mom's reaction indicated to me that this was new to mom as well. I saw hope.

DPR - Did you see the irony in that line? Because I judged just about everyone I saw that night. Including me.

I was telling LSPE that I simply had to write this one out because little Elena was in my head since the release day. Couldn't get her face out of my brain.

I appreciate the comments. Ultimately, I think it's a happy story. I'm hopeful for lil Elena.

AllyOops! · 08-03-2007, 02:05 PM

GC- you are, in a word, amazing. I read your post outloud, tears brimming in my eyes. You painted such a vivid portrait. The imagery of Elena dances around my mind in a kind of familiar way.

I was an extremely shy & overweight child who always felt awkward. Especially when I couldn't fit into clothes meant for my age group. It was incredibly painful for me. So much so that when my height hit 5"3, I let my weight dwindle down to 72 pounds. To this day, I never thought that I was too thin at that point. Sometimes, I look into the mirror and often find that little round girl looking back at me. You'll never, ever hear me say the "f" word (the one that ends in "at") when it comes to somebody. I despise that word. I'll always look at a person and focus on their beauty. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. I never want to feel the way that I did when I was a little girl, but sometimes I do. I never talk about it, and it's hard to right now. I have no, and I mean NO, tolerance for those that tease people about their weight.

Good golly, I'm glad I have my own office because I have tears brimming again. Why are some people so mean?

At that age, you're far too young to realize that those that mock and laugh are just insecure and immature. Not too mention cruel. Instead, your cheeks burn, your heart and stomach sink like tortured anchors and you cry until your eyes sting.

I ♥ Elena. I've never wanted to hug somebody so much as I do her right at this moment.

Gemini Cricket · 08-03-2007, 02:11 PM

Ally -

Your post means a great deal to me. Thank you for sharing that with us.

I can't mojo you now. I owe you.

AllyOops! · 08-03-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Ally -

Your post means a great deal to me. Thank you for sharing that with us.

I can't mojo you now. I owe you.

Thank you so much! Your post meant a great deal to me! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to open up- something I'm not always good at doing.

DreadPirateRoberts · 08-03-2007, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

DPR - Did you see the irony in that line? Because I judged just about everyone I saw that night. Including me.

I'm sorry to say I did not. I just read the line and thought "what an interesting idea", I never seem to think of things like that. I'm more of a consumer of ideas than a generator, that's why I find LoT so interesting.

MouseWife · 08-04-2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AllyOops!

GC- I was an extremely shy & overweight child who always felt awkward. Especially when I couldn't fit into clothes meant for my age group... You'll never, ever hear me say the "f" word (the one that ends in "at") when it comes to somebody. I despise that word. I'll always look at a person and focus on their beauty. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. I never want to feel the way that I did when I was a little girl, but sometimes I do. I never talk about it, and it's hard to right now. I have no, and I mean NO, tolerance for those that tease people about their weight.

I ♥ Elena. I've never wanted to hug somebody so much as I do her right at this moment.

Okay, first off, I got that happy ending part~that she had strength in standing up to her mom, that does give home, etc. But, my comment was because I thought of all of the other crap she must have to deal with from her all of the time, all of her life.

Ally~ Wow, are you me or what? When I read the description of Elena, I remembered back to when I was a kid. I think my mom was pretty tired by the time I came around {refer to that 17 kid thread}. So much. But, I also was overweight and my sisters skinny and they called her spaghetti and, well, I wasn't.

Your comments about being overweight and not judging, I see a lot of people who are pretty big and I really, truly, look over that. I do look in and see their qualities. Unfortunately, I think the number of people who do this are few. It is sad.

GC, you are a gifted writer. What the heck is it you do?

08-03-2007, 01:18 PM	#11
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	My thinking was that the story did have a happy ending. Elena really did act like she was rebelling for the very first time in her life. Her mom's reaction indicated to me that this was new to mom as well. I saw hope. DPR - Did you see the irony in that line? Because I judged just about everyone I saw that night. Including me. I was telling LSPE that I simply had to write this one out because little Elena was in my head since the release day. Couldn't get her face out of my brain. I appreciate the comments. Ultimately, I think it's a happy story. I'm hopeful for lil Elena.
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08-03-2007, 02:05 PM	#12
AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	GC- you are, in a word, amazing. I read your post outloud, tears brimming in my eyes. You painted such a vivid portrait. The imagery of Elena dances around my mind in a kind of familiar way. I was an extremely shy & overweight child who always felt awkward. Especially when I couldn't fit into clothes meant for my age group. It was incredibly painful for me. So much so that when my height hit 5"3, I let my weight dwindle down to 72 pounds. To this day, I never thought that I was too thin at that point. Sometimes, I look into the mirror and often find that little round girl looking back at me. You'll never, ever hear me say the "f" word (the one that ends in "at") when it comes to somebody. I despise that word. I'll always look at a person and focus on their beauty. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. I never want to feel the way that I did when I was a little girl, but sometimes I do. I never talk about it, and it's hard to right now. I have no, and I mean NO, tolerance for those that tease people about their weight. Good golly, I'm glad I have my own office because I have tears brimming again. Why are some people so mean? At that age, you're far too young to realize that those that mock and laugh are just insecure and immature. Not too mention cruel. Instead, your cheeks burn, your heart and stomach sink like tortured anchors and you cry until your eyes sting. I ♥ Elena. I've never wanted to hug somebody so much as I do her right at this moment.
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08-03-2007, 02:11 PM	#13
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Ally - Your post means a great deal to me. Thank you for sharing that with us. I can't mojo you now. I owe you.
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