Tuesday, June 10, 2014

A new chapter


(Image copyright- Douglas M. MacIlroy)

She came home tired after a long day at work. Grabbed a couple of beers and lit those few scented candles that she had bought a long time back but never got around to using it. Switched on her laptop and propped her feet up. Tonight was the night that she would celebrate. Quitting her job had not been easy. But being stuck in a mundane job that held no passion for her was draining away her energy. She smiled, took a sip of the ice cold beer and began to write the first part of her book.

This drabble is written for Friday Fictioneers.
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14 comments:

  1. Ankita June 10, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    Lovely and very inspiring! some times to follow our passions, taking hard decisions becomes necessary

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    1. AathiraJune 10, 2014 at 6:03 PM

      Yes, some choices are hard to make but there's no joy like following your dreams :) Thank you Ankita!

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  2. Anita SabatJune 10, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    Such a delightful tale! Liked the way you have connected all aspects of the pic and brought it alive :)

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  3. SeetaJune 11, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    LOVELY! That was intentionally capitalized :) Well part of the story is mine, I quit my job when I realized I was burning out and there was no pointing draining myself over something I didn't even enjoy :)

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    1. AathiraJune 11, 2014 at 10:42 AM

      Thanks so much Seeta :) I'm so glad that you made that decision! It's my story as well :) I'm just figuring out life for now!

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  4. AnonymousJune 11, 2014 at 7:17 AM

    The female alternative to the country song "Take this job and shove it . . ." I like how she is not in a state of shock that she actually quit, but propped her feet up and started writing. Very well done! Nan :)

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    1. AathiraJune 11, 2014 at 10:44 AM

      Thanks so much Nan! Not many people have the luxury or option to follow their heart. Or sometimes, even the courage :) i

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  5. Rochelle Wisoff-FieldsJune 11, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Dear A,

    You've written every otherwise employed writer's dream.

    shalom,

    Rochelle

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  6. AnonymousJune 11, 2014 at 7:52 PM

    Nicely done - a lovely dream or the perfect reality Alicia Jmataas

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    1. AathiraJune 11, 2014 at 8:05 PM

      Thanks a lot Alicia! I hope that it's the latter!

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  7. BikramJune 12, 2014 at 4:19 PM

    hats off to her.. it takes guts to leave a job and start what the heart says .. all the best to her

    Bikram

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    1. AathiraJune 12, 2014 at 11:24 PM

      Thanks so much Bikram. I hope she finds happiness too :)

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