
‘Any news?’
Mum pours tea and shoves a plate of biscuits my way. She reckons Coeliac disease is a fad.
‘I’ve landed the celebrity wedding of the decade. I’m working crazy hours, but it’s worth it. They’re spending more on flower arrangements than I’ve spent on my new car.’
Mum tuts – not the news she’s waiting for.
I’ve run my own, thriving business for a decade. But I’m 36. I’ve neither husband nor children. In her eyes, I’m planning all the wrong weddings.
I’ve stopped listening to her long ago. I hope Dad’s back soon so we can talk business.
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Inspired by this week’s In Other Words: Remember no one can…
Love your work!
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Thank you, Natasha!
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As a florist with Coeliac disease, this made me smile! I’ve met mothers like that. My brother’s ex-mother in law wasn’t interested in having a conversation with me, because I didn’t have kids at that time. I’m not sure she had anything else to talk about.
Shows the danger of living through your kids too – I must remember this …
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Any celebrity weddings coming up? Sometimes I think I should have been a wedding planner just to watch people having a melt-down over the flower arrangements…
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Ha! Yes, I’ve winessed a couple of meltdowns – mercifully few, though. I know many florists who would rather do funeral work any day than a wedding – stressful stuff. And no, no celebrity weddings, thank goodness. I did used to work for the lady who did Noel Edmund’s wedding flowers, but that was as close as I’ve ever come. Served a few celebs – that’s quite enough 🙂
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well done. so much of a story on so few words. enjoyed this. thanks
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Thank you – glad you enjoyed it.
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Nice story.
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Thanks 🙂
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Interesting your character a definite product of the 20th/21st century where there is often a traditional role reversal. Some woman don’t want kids/husband; they are interested in a successful career. Great write.
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Thank you!
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welcome to my life! (except I’m not a wedding planner, just a project manager for IT)
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Sorry to hear that, Melinda. I never had my own business, but I used to be in a similar situation, too. It’s annoying when all anyone ever wants to hear about is your relationship status…
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my younger brother got married this past summer and bought a house. So that’s all I hear. Oh well. I just read WP when it gets too annoying 🙂
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A story too often true. Seems an old fashion thought that mothers just can’t shake…and not a few fathers. Thanks for sharing with In Other Words!
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Thank you for stopping by and for the inspiration!
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It’s sad that her mom can not just support her and stop thinking about what she wants for her. Her daughter needs to live her own life even if it does not measure up to her mother’s expectations. Great story.
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Yes, exactly. Thank you 🙂
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Every time I read one of these, I am stunned by how strong a message a story of 100 words can send. I love your stories!
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Thanks, Samara! Glad you enjoy them 🙂
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This is great! It says so much with so few words.
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Thank you, PJ! You’re one of the handful of people who’ve been supportive from the start and I really appreciate all your comments 🙂
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It’s my pleasure Sonya! Thank you for the thank you. 🙂
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I have nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award. The nominees are under no obligation to pass on the award. I pass the award to those that I follow and enjoy their talent, as well as those that are supportive of my blogs. Instructions are posted in my blog: http://amanpan.com/2016/01/22/the-versatile-blogger-award/
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Bittersweet story.
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Oh, my. Bittersweet, indeed. I want more! In fact, I am following you, now.
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haha that is amazing story. I am someone whose mom is constantly nagging her to marry.. I can so relate to this. Awesome story Sonya
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Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Used to be me for a decade, as well. Marriable people aren’t that easy to find, and then, what’s this obsession with marriage anyway…
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lol true.
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