Monday, May 12, 2014

Yeah Write Garblebuster: Location, Location, Location


Nat’s first “grownup” place was a fourth floor walkup studio.

The radiators knocked, lead paint peeled off windowsills,

A whiff of bug bomb permeated the hallways,

To her, it was “home”.

She’d grow accustom to the scattering when the lights turned on.

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This is a 42-word response to the Yeah Write Garblebuster challenge question:

Is something crawling on me?


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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 12, 2014 at 9:23 AM

    Uh, no. It's time to leave lol great post

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    1. GinaMay 12, 2014 at 10:55 AM

      But it is great rent in the hippest neighborhood!!!

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  2. AnonymousMay 12, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    I think that's my old apartment!

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    1. GinaMay 12, 2014 at 10:55 AM

      One of mine, too. Just have to love city living!

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  3. Jen BrunettMay 12, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    This was a very visual story. Ew to scattering when the lights come on!

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  4. AnonymousMay 12, 2014 at 10:59 AM

    I feel like there's something crawling on me now, Eww : )

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  5. AnonymousMay 12, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    Gross, gross, gross.
    Have you seen the movie "Joe's Apartment?" This reminded me of that.

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  6. psychochefMay 12, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    Your imagery is spot on. You drew me in, and now I want to hear more of this story. Karen

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  7. UnknownMay 12, 2014 at 7:14 PM

    I've missed your blog! Love this little description, it takes me back to kitchens in NYC, ha!
    xo Mary Jo

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  8. AnonymousMay 12, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    Oh, jeez, that's something I'd never be able to grow accustomed to. Though when I was living in Russia, I did get used to the roaches living inside the ovens and ranges in the dorm kitchen. *shudder*

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  9. Ann BennettMay 13, 2014 at 4:54 AM

    Roach motels work better than you would think. It's amazing what we can tolerate or get used to. Good write.

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  10. kymmMay 13, 2014 at 6:07 AM

    You get accustomed to the scattering, it's kinda comforting. Like a dog wagging its tail : )
    Haha. Great take, Gina!

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  11. Susan ShumanMay 13, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    Good one! What a creative take on the prompt~

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  12. KirMay 13, 2014 at 7:11 AM

    such a great take on the prompt, written with wonderful imagery.
    Gina, I loved this (and was about 21ish again!)

    :)

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  13. AnonymousMay 13, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Shudder! I have lived in India with some crawling species on a regular basis. This reminded me of that... great take on the prompt, very real.

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  14. Robbie KMay 13, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    Lovely writing and icky bugs!!

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  15. AnonymousMay 13, 2014 at 1:22 PM

    UGH UGH UGH!

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  16. AtreyeeMay 13, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    Ah,roaches I guess?We face them every night and I know most women are terrified of them:-)Good one Gina :-)

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  17. TMWHickmanMay 13, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Makes my skin crawl just thinking about it! Well done, Gina

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  18. Marcy ApplMay 29, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    I just moved into a house that a hoarder lived in for 30 years. Had the exterminator out the first day. Went through two weeks of finding dead roaches on the floor every morning. Talk about disgusting!!! Had him out again. I think they've moved on now. I still haven't unpacked the kitchen. Gross, gross, gross.

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    1. GinaMay 29, 2014 at 12:19 PM

      Oh boy! That would be disgusting! Good luck evicting them. I think you can knock them out though. I am moving shortly, and we've very much felt like Hoarders, minor Hoarders, but still Hoarders. It feels great to get rid of, donate, and sell all the "stuff". Trying to move towards a more minimalist environment going forward. Thanks for visiting, Marcy.

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