Tuesday, December 3, 2013

A New Year

 
This fictional story was written for the Trifecta Week 106 where it is stipulated that my response must be between 33 and 333 words.  • I must use the 3rd definition of the given word in my post.  • The word itself needs to be included in my response.  • I may not use a variation of the word; it needs to be exactly as stated.  • Only one entry per writer.  •  Trifecta is open to everyone, so feel free to join in and link up!  This week's challenge word is:

 tush

1. a long pointed tooth; especially : a horse's canine

2. an interjection used to express disdain or reproach

3. buttocks (slang)


     The atmosphere in the nightclub was electric, the strobe lights keeping time with the rock and roll band performing on stage to a near capacity crowd.  Balloons and streamers cascaded from every nook and cranny.  There wasn’t a soul in the whole establishment that wasn’t celebrating tonight…the last night of the year.


       “I simply love this song!  We must dance!” she proclaimed to her best friend as she downed another shot of tequila before heading back to the dance floor with her 2014 tiara slightly askew.  She rushed to a crowded spot directly in front of the stage and shook her tush with reckless abandon to the beat along with everyone else, punching her fist in the air as she danced.  She let out a scream of approval.  The band answered her gyrations with a driving killer beat and sizzling guitar licks.  Caught up in the euphoria of the night, the whole night club seemed to vibrate with expectancy and exhilaration.



       As midnight loomed, the excitement escalated.  A minute till midnight, the band ceased playing.  She joined the rest of the crowd chanting the countdown to the New Year as they watched the ball drop in Times Square on the clubs giant plasma television mounted behind the band.  Hundreds of balloons dropped, confetti flew, and a New Year was born full of hope, promise, and shouts of Happy New Year by every reveler.


28 comments:

  1. I felt I was there at this new year bash. Such a vivid and lively narration! :)

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    1. Shilpa, I am so pleased I accomplished making you feel like you were there!! That was precisely what I was trying to do. YAY! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments that made my day! ♥

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    1. Kalpana, I am so pleased I was able to recreate for you with words. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  3. Lively narration of the New Year bash, could clearly see it happening in front of my eyes :)

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    1. mahabore, I remember attending New Year's parties like this when I was younger and drew from those experiences for this story. I am so pleased I was able to bring it to life for you with my words. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  4. Reminds me of the New Years Eve Grateful Dead shows I got to see in 1989, 1990 and their last one in 1991.

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    1. JoJo, I bet they were a blast! I drew from fond memories of New Years Eves spent in Merrillville, IN while growing up. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  5. Oh, not ready for all that new year stuff! This line made me laugh out loud: "her 2014 tiara slightly askew"

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    1. Kelly, too much party always leaves the tiara askew! Or is that too much tequila? No too much tequila leaves the world askew. LOL Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments. ♥

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  6. This seems like an exciting party. It *almost* makes me want to stay awake to ring in the new year this year :)

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    1. jannatwrites, your comment made me smile. I know how you feel. Still I love to ring in the New Year even if I am only doing it in my living room toasting fuzzy navels and blowing party horns. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  7. with reckless abandon: the only way to shake your tush! lol

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    1. kymm, I agree! LOL Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  8. I love to dance! This sounds like a very fun way to ring in the New Year!

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    1. Gina, Believe me...been there and done that and it is!! Fueled by alcohol of course! LOL Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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  9. I love to dance as well!! And this sounds like the perfect way to ring in the New Year!! :)

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    1. mytakeoneverything9, me too! Let's get this party started!! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your sweet comments! ♥

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    1. Sheethal, Yes!! A great way to welcome the New Year. Thank you for stopping by and for your comments! ♥

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  11. I could feel the vibrant energy of the New Year festivities in this piece Kathy-well done:-)

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    1. Atreyee, I am so pleased I was able to capture it for you! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  12. What a fun evening, written in such vivid detail. Way to go!

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    1. momsapien, I am so pleased you liked it! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥

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  13. This totally makes me want to go party, and that's huge considering I'm currently wearing PJs and drinking coffee. :-) Great descriptions. Fun scene. Thanks for linking up.

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    1. Trifecta, actually it makes me want to party too! LOL I am so pleased you liked it. It was really a lot of fun to write. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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    1. Draug, I am so pleased you liked it! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥

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