a short story

from Dec 2016 — at the time I posted on facebook:

“When I was in college, I wrote a short story. It’s only about 4 pages long, but it took me two years to write.

I started it my sophomore year but set it down, with only a beginning written, before picking it up again a year later. I had been having a rough time with school, and life in general, and needed a fun diversion for myself. Even then, I only wrote another page or so.

Another year passed, and I was feeling low again. I picked up the story once more and had fun putting the finishing touches on it. I felt so proud of what I had written. I thought it was creative and funny — it was a small thing but it gave me confidence when I needed it.

Now life is challenging me in new ways and the story is receiving new updates. This time, Jing surprised me with an early Christmas present. The story that I’m so proud of, now with her handcrafted illustrations.

Very few people have ever read this story. It’s very short, and very silly, but I’m very, very proud of it. Now more than ever. I hope you enjoy it.”