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 Bold Type:Short Story Contest
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Mei Lee
Riverside, CA
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June, 2000 Contest:
Which Room Do You Spend The Most Time In And Why?
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Congratulations to the winner.
Here's what she wrote... |
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The long hours I spend in my bedroom have more to do with
spiritual replenishment than sleep. This is where I read
my favorite novels with a cup of fragrant herbal tea,
careful not to spill any on the burgundy sheets. I listen
to music and compose my own poetry in this harmonious space.
Since living in a small, second-floor apartment doesn't
afford me a real garden, I created my own "hanging garden"
in the bedroom. Making use of several ceiling hooks, I
draped a canopy of silk wisteria vines (which originally
were part of my wedding decorations) along one wall. Their
deep purple hue complements yellow blossoms in a floral
tablecloth I hung over the dingy curtains. The taupe roses
and dark green background of the cloth also accent the
colors on my bed. Since the ac doesn't work in my apartment,
I keep the window open, letting the summer breeze play with
the silver windchimes that hang near the window. My
favorite piece, though, is the Japanese paper lantern
hanging directly above my bed. Whenever I'm lost for
inspiration, I look up at the stark words of wisdom painted
black on white. In a bedroom like this, no wonder it's my
favorite place to rest, muse, and dream. |
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Mei Lee, Riverside, CA |
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