Chewing on Dry Toast or Dripping with Flavor

The transition from stuffy scholar to witty wordsmith

Now, where was I? Ah yes…

Hey, you! Take a moment and fantasize about us chilling with a couple of waffle cones, right?

Listen, I spent years writing that felt like I was reciting an old history book—stiff, proper, yawn-inducing. Picture professors with thick glasses and stern faces, drilling the life out of me with all those “writing rules.”

Then came the years of working in education, where I felt like I was crafting instruction manuals for robots. I mean, between the APA, MLA, and heck, might as well throw in DNA and RNA; who says ‘utilizing pedagogical methodologies’ when ‘teaching’ gets straight to the point?

Outside that bubble, I was so lovely, bursting with stories at parties. You remember, right? The kind of tales that’d leave our sides hurting from laughter. Like the epic “flabbergusting” incident? Man, I tried to sound so bright, and bam! Major facepalm moment.

But here’s the twist:

Someone nudged me to try writing for Medium. Honestly? I thought it’d be a small splash. It was a cannonball dive! Words went wild. Metaphors about tacos, a pinch of sarcasm, all served on a platter of genuine me. Wow!

Bit by bit, I started infusing not just my “serious” work but even my feedback for students with that fun, laid-back essence.

Fancy it this way:

Before, I was giving plain vanilla critiques. But now? It’s like sneaking M&M’s into that vanilla—every comment I drop is constructive and has a bit of flair. Suddenly, every feedback session felt like a mini-party, and the students loved it!

Ever have those moments when your brain’s like mush? Yep, me right now. But hang on. Imagine if we just chatted on paper. It’s like dishing about that insane sundae dripping in syrup, minus the show-off words. Sounds pretty fab, huh?

Let’s examine the topic, focusing on our love for desserts.

The sweet bits:

• Real Talk: All you, no fluff.
• Hooked on You: Ever get lost in a friend’s wild story? Yep, that’s the aim.
• Keep It Chill: Why use a ten-dollar word when a two-dollar one will do?
• Ride the Trend: Let’s make it short and sweet since everyone’s on Twitter and TikTok!

The sticky parts:

• Skeptical Glances: Some will think you’ve lost it. Meh, let ’em.
• Huh, Moments: Without voice tones, things can get... interesting.
• Wandering Off: Ever start with gelato and land on pizza? Yeah, that.
• Not Everyone’s Flavor: Hey, I can’t win ’em all.

Phyllis Diller would tell me while laughing.

“You used to write like you were scared of flavor, honey! But now? Now you’re swirling and twirling with the best.”

Remember those plain vanilla days? Pfft! Now I’m all about the wacky combinations—ripe banana puns, gooey metaphor toppings, and that irresistible sprinkle of wit.

Honestly? It’s like going from monochrome to full-on technicolor. Who knew writing could be this fun?

She’s still talking: Don’t be boring! Add some zing, a dash of irony, and always laugh at yourself. It’s the secret sauce to a delicious story!”

So, taking a leaf out of Phyllis’ book, here’s my scoop: Dive into the flavors of life, mix them up, and savor every moment. Life’s too short to be bland.

Unleash creativity!

References:

Yardbarker. (2023). The 25 greatest stand-up comedians of all time Retrieved from https://www.yardbarker.com/entertainment/articles/the_25_greatest_stand_up_comedians_of_all_time_102523/s1__2896322