Writing Challenge Day 28

          So I was at work today and I started writing this really awesome, thought provoking blog post in my head. Of course, I'm sitting there thinking, 'Man, this is really deep. This could actually be pretty good. I don't need to write anything, I'll remember it.' And you know what I did? I went and forgot every single detail of whatever it was I was writing in my head. I don't even vaguely remember what it was about. I'm actually pretty disappointed. You should be too...this was going to be a pretty awesome post. And now it's just me rambling. Don't worry, I won't ramble the whole time. In fact, I'll move on with the writing challenge now. (Can you believe it's almost over?!)

Writing Challenge Day #28: Something You Always Think 'What if...' About
          Three things pop into my head instantly when I think of 'What if...' situations. One of them occurred at the end of Eighth grade. That year I had mostly abandoned my usual group of friends in favor of hanging out with the popular girls. It was very exhilarating, being part of the 'cool kids' niche. Although, underneath it all, I was still me. I was still a quirky band kid that loved to read. That was me. So at the end of the year, I was invited by one of the popular girls to an 'end of the year' party. This party was to be a boys and girls party (which I had never done. Still haven't, actually.) None of the girls in my previous group of friends had been invited. To me, this was the moment when I decided whether or not I would be popular or not. I chose not to go and I was never invited to another party again. My friends took me back (thank God!) and I have never regretted my decision. But I have always wondered what would have happened if I had gone to that stupid party. Would I have ended up being popular in high school? Probably not, but it's an interesting concept to think about...how different I could have turned out if I had said yes.
          'What if...' scenario number two...remember that guy? Yeah, that one. The one that made me cry and laugh and do both at the same time. I loved him in only the way a young teenage girl can...slightly obsessive, completely irrational, but still genuine. I always wonder what would have happened if I would have told him how I felt. I still wonder what would happen if I told him now. I don't love him, not in the same way. I still think about him all the time and I wonder if telling him might bring me closure. But I don't want to tell him. Because it's just awkward, you know? We're not even really friends anymore. He didn't even wish me a happy birthday (which was Friday), and it kind of sucked because I know he doesn't think about me nearly half as much as I think about him. So this 'What if' is kind of a past and present 'What if'. Maybe, if I told him, I could completely get over him, once and for all and be done with this whole mess.
          My last 'What if...' scenario hasn't really happened yet. It has to do with the Ireland trip. If I get accepted to go, and decide not to, I will probably regret it and be wondering about all the 'What if's' for the rest of my life. I almost don't want to be accepted because than I don't have to make the choice. Don't get me wrong, I would love to go to Ireland. But doing this, on my own, completely terrifies me. I guess we'll know more about that after Thanksgiving. I'll try to find other things to write about once the Writing Challenge is over. We only have two days left...I feel like I just started it a week ago. Funny how slow time seems to go, but how quickly it passes.


"I must stop wishing for things to happen. Because something will happen eventually, and when it does , I'll be bound to wish it hadn't." -Fire by Kristin Cashore

I found a new challenge!

          I'm going to try another challenge. I know, I know...I failed the drawing challenge rather quickly. But, I think this one will go a little smoother. For the first day of the challenge I'm going to use a little questionnaire thing that I found on Pinterest. Are you ready for it? Here it comes!

Writing Challenge Day #1: Basic things about yourself

1. Full Name: Tara Schafer (sorry, not disclosing my middle name. You understand, right?)
2. Zodiac sign: Libra
3. 3 fears: Judgment, being insignificant, pigs
4. 3 things I love: Reading, music, writing (obviously!)
5. Best first date: Well, I had a date in a dream once...
6. How tall am I?: 5'3 3/4" (the 3/4 is important, okay!)
7. What do I miss?: I miss not having to worry about what I'm doing with my life. Being a kid was nice.
8. What time was I born?: I don't know. Oddly, I don't remember it, really.
9. Favorite color: All the colors between blue and green
10. Do I have a crush?: No, not really.
11. Favorite quote: "Not all those who wander are lost."
12. Favorite place: Home
13. Favorite food: Potatoes, bread, and cheese.
14. Do I use sarcasm?: No, never. (<--that was sarcasm)
15. What am I listening to right now?: Concerning Hobbits by Howard Shore (what else?)
16.  First thing I notice in a new person?: I have absolutely no idea. Gender?
17. Shoe size: 7
18. Eye color: brown
19. Hair color: brown
20. Favorite style of clothing?: Jeans and hoodie.
21. Ever done a prank call: Yes. I was a pizza man named Joe.
22. Favorite movie: Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter. Can't decide...
23. Favorite song: Currently, Oh, What a Life by American Authors
24. Favorite band: Right now I have a slight obsession with American Authors.
25. How do I feel right now?: Kind of tired, kind of hungry. Mostly in the mood to write.
26. Someone I love: My family!
27. My relationship with my parents: My previous suggests that it's pretty good, so...
28. Favorite holiday: Christmas!
29. Tattoos and piercings I have: I have my ears pierced (once). That's it.
30. Tattoos and piercings I want: I'd like to get a small meaningful tattoo, but I don't have anything meaningful enough yet.
31. Last book I read?: Four by Veronica Roth
32. Do I ever get 'good morning' or 'good night' texts?: Nope.
33. Have I ever kissed the last person I texted?: Most certainly not!! (it was my brother)
34. When did I last hold hands?: With a boy? Never. With a girl? Probably last time I saw one of my friends (she's a hand holder. She's also one of the few people that actually read this. Love you!)
35. How long does it take me to get ready in the morning?: 5-10 minutes
36. Have I shaved my legs in the past three days?: Why, yes, I have. Just this morning actually.
37. Where am I right now?: In front of the computer...typing...
38. Do I like my music loud or at a reasonable level?: Reasonable, definitely reasonable. I hate music that's too loud. It isn't enjoyable for me.

Alright...well that was fun, wasn't it? You excited for day 2? I am!! This is already more fun than the drawing challenge!