Earlier today, I went through some of my old posts (I’m saving those reflections for tomorrow) and I came across this yes/no writing format. I thought I’d pull it off the closet shelf, dust it off, and give it a go.
Yes, I was happy to go out to breakfast with my family this morning.
No, I don’t know how to order anything but my “usual:” scrambled eggs with salami (don’t knock it ’til ya tried it).
Yes, I was more than happy to visit a friend with a new puppy this afternoon.
No, my girlies were not happy I came home smelling of Other Dogs.
Yes, I had a plan for dinner.
No, I didn’t make it because there were so many leftovers in the fridge.
Yes, I’m hoping for an early bedtime this evening.
No, I probably won’t have one.
Yes, tomorrow marks my return to school after spring break.
No, I’m not stressing about it. Life’s too short.
Yes, snow will fall sometime overnight.
No, I will not wear my winter coat to school as a matter of principle.
Yes, I think this is a really fun way to craft a post.
No, I still can’t make it through without a million revisions and micro-edits…
Thanks, as always, for the Two Writing Teachers March Slice of Life Story Challenge. Check ’em out!
Soapbox: The Way I see Things 
What fun! Yes, this is a great format to write and read. No, I hadn’t seen it before. Thank you!
Yes, I really like this structure. No, I have not tried it before. Yes, I am wishing you well tomorrow! (Re-entry is so difficult). No to the end of spring break. 👎🏼 Yes to a fresh perspective Monday morning. 👍🏻 In the immortal words of Cornelius Minor: We Got This.
I really enjoyed it- the push and pull of yes and no tells us way more about you than just telling it straight. Favorite moment- refusing to wear your winter coat another day!
Yes, to you using this format! No, to winter coats in spring! Lainie, the lively yes and no form reveals so much in so little time. I totally understand the million micro-edits, though. Good luck today!
This is a great format. It shows the tug-of-war that goes on in our heads. Going back after a break is always difficult, but it means that summer vacation is on its way. Have a great day.