As a creative challenge to myself to close out 2020 with inspiration, I decided to do What’s My Prompt. Encouraged by brainstorms at work and inventive spirits like my friend Bianca and the Mo Betta Live crew, I’ll take creative prompts I come up with, along with prompts from others.
I won’t go over 10 minutes of thinking and typing either. The constraint applies the pressure to accelerate my ideation and make something.
This unrefined work of Jeff will either show me an ingenious side of my mind or serve as a reflective reminder that my creative spirit is still a work in progress. Most likely it will demonstrate both sides of that coin. I did something similar on a blog long forgotten where I would write nonstop about whatever and wouldn’t spellcheck. I think it was called “Spellcheck Not Included” or some shit. Needless to say, this new challenge is a long time coming. I plan to do this all December. The best time to start is now, right? Cool. Let’s set it off with Bodega talk
What’s My Prompt?
Write a 1 paragraph narrative from the perspective of a Bodega Cat
I sit perched upon the looking point of society. I watch as residents representing hundreds of nations make their way through our doors. A hodgepodge of everyday items. Bombastic bartering lingers in the air. Salty snacks and sugary drinks engulf my gaze as I ponder the meaning of life. Am I destined to lounge in the back of this place forever? Will my dual role as companion and exterminator ever align with proper compensation? Dry food is cool but I know you got the good stuff…
Where’s MY chopped cheese, Ock?
That was harder than I thought…but we live. See you tomorrow.
