Things I Have Lost

An Itemized Listicle

I’m reading a book called The Way of The Fearless Writer by

Beth Kempton

. It was recommended by a badass writer friend of mine, Michelle, who writes →

The Wild Garden

. So far the book is delicious, replete with all the treasures, tips and treats I didn’t know I was aching for.

I’m slowly working my way through the prompts, and this morning the sweater of my daydream caught on this one:

Choose one of the topics below and make a list:

→ Things you have lost.

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So here’s my list.

Things I Have Lost:

1. My cousin. Too Early.

2. Integrity (WineMom of The Year 2014 - 2017)

3. Control (See: Drinking, Smoking Cigs, Bingeing and Purging, A**erall // V*vanse - **they always flag me if I spell it out. No shit)

4. My Dignity (That Time I Humiliated Myself in Front of The Entire Fraternity and They Never Forgot It)

5. Hair (Yikes. But Yeah. I’d Say 1/3)

6. F*cks (Never Found)

7. My Engagement Ring (Also Never Found - Lost While Drunk. Are We Shocked Though.)

8. Friendships (I know a lot of people, but I’m only truly close to about 2. Maybe 1. I think it’s because I can’t be trusted… to stay the same)

9. Brewster P. Longbody. The Dog. (We Miss You, Buddy).

10. Left Earbud to Two Separate Pairs of AppleAirbuds (F*cks Revisited)

11. Time (I Don’t Have The Strength)

12. The Compulsion to Throw Up After Every Meal (From The Time I Was 11 To 30 Something. Good Riddance)

13. Sleep (Peri-Menopause, Blue Light, Diet Coke, Anxiety, See Item 5^. Go On. Diagnose Me)

14. The Need To Fit In (We’ve Got Enough Capables On The Case. Move Over We’re Bustin Out Of These Lulu’s)

15. The Need For Approval → MOST PROFITABLE LOSS TO DATE (Doesn’t Have To Make Sense To Be True)

16. Sense of Style (Between 2015 + 2017 When I Hated Myself So Much I Only Wore Workout Clothes)

17. Favorite Jacket Ever (Thrifted in Reno. Suede Lilac Smoker’s Jacket With White Fur Trim. Closest To Penny Lane I Ever Got)

18. Original Script to This Movie

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Next part of the prompt is this:

When you have finished your list, pick one thing on it. And write about that.

So now I need your help

Which Number Should I Write On?

Place your vote (#1-18) in the comments, and I’ll announce the winner tomorrow!

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Dear Friend,

Thank you for being here. Your readership means everything to me.

All the Love,

Rosie