For as long as i can remember, Ross Parker, my father, has stayed up typing away on his laptop during the night. It has always comforted me to know that when i wake up in the night my father would be there to talk to me or tell me everything is all right. He played the role of the nightlight i never had. On those nights when i could not fall asleep, my father would read me his screenplays. I always loved when my father would ask me what i thought would be an interesting continuation on the plot. Although most of the time my answers of happy disneyish endings were not what my father was looking for in a thriller suspense movie. He always allowed me to state my ideas and let my imagination go wild. Because of this, I've always had an easy time being creative with my writing. Thanks to my father's encouragement. my brother, Izzy and I would spend most of our weekends creating elaborate story books and plays. My greatest works being "Beanie Baby Adventures," "Lamby," "Sally and Franka Pignose" and last but not least "Feathered;" a story of a young girl who runs away to live with the pigeons. A heartwarming tale that is guaranteed to bring tears to ones eyes.
Thanks to my father, I have not only learned how to become a better writer but how to love writing and letting my thoughts flow free for others to see. Thanks Ross you're da boss!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
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You're family seems so interesting, as do your stories! I love all of the stories from our childhoods, like how you will always remember that you dad was always there for you when you woke up from a nightmare or such. I really like this entry.
ReplyDeleteI love the line "the nightlight I never had" -- good job!
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