By Kelly Louisa Balliu
At nine, I wanted to write story books so that I could bring mythological creatures to life. My classmates laughed at my naivety.
I practiced applying lipstick alongside my prettier best friend and told her I wanted to be a model. She said I’d probably end up being stalked. Suddenly, that idea didn’t seem so rosy.
I switched paths when my new cat-eye glasses caused other kids to ask directions to the library; that was, until Miss Dibbs collapsed and I was the only one to run for help while the others ran amok.
That Christmas, Santa brought me a stethoscope.
I enjoyed reading this story. Kelly brings alive the hopes and dreams with economy of language too.
Many thanks for reading, Derek! That is what I was trying to convey
Nice!
Thanks Vivian!
Made me smile.
Thanks Scott 🙂 🙂
Amazing
Thanks Em 🙂
Really love that Kelly
I really appreciate you taking the time to read Lynn – thank you 🙂
Loved it.
Thanks for reading, S 🙂
A wonderful concise story about a little girl’s dream. Perfect.
Thank you for the lovely comment, Jennifer 🙂
How sweet..you have a wonderful way with words. Just 101 words conveying so much…loved it
Wow, thank you so much for the lovely comment, Yogita. I find it very hard to motivate myself to write at the moment, so all these comments help to give me the push I need.
I love this! Get there, doc!
Yey! Thanks Kristie 🙂
Bet she can’t wait to have her former classmates on her patient list. 😉 Clever stuff.
This is a wonderful story about finding life’s true path. She could have done it all, but discovered her true passion. Great story!
I think the lipstick could come first. Then the stories and the rest as given.
Nice exploration of possible careers. Nice affirmation of a non-traditional female path.
That takes us from lipstick to a totally serious possibility.
So sweet! That’s the beauty of childhood right there…so many possibilities!
Great story, Kelly!
Amusing and captivating story, yet also chilling!!!