Essay Archive - Personal Writing: The Day of Surprise
Personal Writing: The Day of Surprise
“That's so cool!” I exclaimed. In my hand was a Valentines Day
card which folded to make a spaceship. I was in a Hallmark card shop with
my father, looking at cards for the upcoming holiday.
“If I got you that card now, then it wouldn't be a surprise later,”
my father logically stated.
“But it's neat! See, it folds into a spaceship.”
“I'll get it for you but... just act surprised for your mother when
you open the card.”
“Okay dad,” I answered as we walked up to the counter. My father
paid for the card and we left the store.
It was a week b....
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