Today’s Writing Prompt: Write about something that you unexpectedly had a hard time saying good-bye to.
Today's topic was the kind that really gnawed at me. I knew there was something somewhat recently that I had to say good-bye to and it made me sad, but I couldn't for the life of me remember what it was.
Was it our car? We've been living car-free since Aug 2010. I knew it would be difficult, but I didn't really have a hard time saying good-bye.
So that wasn't it.
I racked my brain.
Finally, I asked my husband what he might remember. Our first apartment? Not really. Our apartment in Brooklyn? No.
And then I remembered our electric piano.
We sold it a few months ago. I didn't play it very often, but I just liked knowing it was there if I wanted to play or attempt to play.
I grew up taking piano lessons. I can't say that I loved it or that I was particularly fantastic at it, but I could get by. I played in a few recitals and competitions in high school. It was fun.
Deep down, I really believe that music can be so beneficial in our lives. I think that playing the piano is an excellent skill. It's impressive when showing off.
I miss our piano at times.
But I know we'll have another one some day.
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I wrote from a blind spot, too. I loved this prompt... and wow! I am so impressed you are CAR FREE!! That is one of my dreams. The place I live now, it would be difficult (but not impossible.) Thank you for inspiring me.
ReplyDeleteI am grateful to have found you via SOCSunday.
Julie, sometimes it's not super convenient, but we live in a pretty great area for it. We have decent public transit near us, plus there is a car-sharing program nearby for the times when we need a car. It works for us.
DeleteDon't be mad but I have my piano. A very similar one. It's a Yamaha that we bought about 10 years ago and I don't play it nearly as much as I did when I was child-free but i don't plan to part with it anytime soon. I like knowing it's there when I want it to be.
ReplyDeleteSure, just rub it in. :-P Just teasing. I really liked knowing it was there, and it was difficult to say good-bye to it, but now that I haven't had it for a few months, I sometimes forget that I even had it at all.
DeleteOddly, we installed a shelf above it that we still refer to as the piano shelf.