Parsley and Me


I started to write a post a moment ago about how I’d piled on the weight over the past few years, and lost a tooth or two, and lost most of my personality, and have an allergy to this, that and the other, and to how my hair does its own thing, and how…

My forehead hitting the keyboard as I dozed off woke me up.

Standing on the keyboard was a tiny version of me. Glaring at me, and scowling.

“Will you have a good look at yourself!” The other me squeaked. It’s funny how voices sound different, based on the size of the host they’re coming from. Well, I think so anyway.

The Little Version of Me slapped me around the face with a bunch of parsley. Why parsley? I have no idea – but it was a big bunch. A normal sized bunch to me, so massive to the little guy.

He slapped me around the face again.

“Concentrate!” He squeaked.

“OK” I scowled back.

He slapped me around the face again.

I growled.

He slapped me around the face again.

I flicked him off the keyboard.

He slapped me around the face again, this time with two bunches of parsley. He regained his position on the keyboard. “Finished?” he asked.

I wasn’t aware that I’d actually started anything, after all I was the one being slapped around the face.

He slapped me around the face again.

“You’re doing it again. Focus!” He stood, glaring once more.

I glared back.

He slapped me around the face again.

“WHY DO YOU KEEP SLAPPING ME AROUND THE FACE???” I asked, or rather shouted.

He slapped me around the face again.

I.

He slapped me around the face again.

And again.

And again.

“Had enough yet?” He asked.

“Yes” I replied. He slapped me around the face again.

“Will you stop it! And just tell me what you’re here for?” I asked, rather controlled.

He put the parsley away, and looked up at me. He whispered something that I couldn’t hear.

“Pardon?” I asked.

He whispered again.

“What, you say?” I asked once more.

He motioned for me to lean in, closer to him, which I did. He punched me on the nose. Powerfully and painfully, for someone his size.

“Stop beating yourself up about things,” he said. “You can change anything you don’t like. Don’t harp on about them” And with that, he winked, smiled, waved farewell, and ran behind the computer monitor.

Charming.

I’m receiving some strong messages in the oddest of ways lately, I must admit.

True, though.

So far, I’m apparently holding myself back, and beating myself up.

Something tells me I may be going through something of a change. And do you know what? I’m rather looking forward to it!

20 responses to “Parsley and Me”

  1. europasicewolf avatar

    Pretty cool these messages 🙂 Parsley man did have a point!… now imagine if a miniature Wolfie popped up on my keyboard and begin beating me around the chops with a big shinbone of Elk or Mousse!! Oh wolf!

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Icewolf, I have a feeling those shinbones would drive in a message somewhat further than a bunch of parsley. Ouch!

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      1. europasicewolf avatar

        I’m rather more concerned with what they would drive out!!! I was quite keen to hang onto the remaining brain cells! lol 😉

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          Keep hold, Icy, always!
          Having the odd thigh smashed around your chops should make no difference whatsoever!
          How terrible, should such an incident occur…

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          1. europasicewolf avatar

            Truly it is! I can feel my whiskers folding in on themselves in terrible anticipation…imagine… ingrowing Wolfie whiskers!! And now I can feel all my hair standing on end…it’s electrifying! I think I can feel a selfie coming on 😀 Oops! Perhaps that was a shinbone actually! Oh Wolf!!!! 🙂

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            1. Tom Merriman avatar

              An Icy Selfie would be wonderful, Icewolf! Whiskers, shinbones and hair are not necessarily necessary.

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  2. Let's CUT the Crap! avatar

    Parsley Man better not come back, I say.
    Anyway, change is good. Don’t they say it’s as good as a rest? Or something like that? 😀

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Tess, it certainly is!
      I haven’t seen Parsley Man since… I’m pleased to report!

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  3. shreejacob avatar

    Was being slapped by parsley painful? because you better get to it Tom…before the brick wall comes down! I’ve heard and know it’s pretty painful!
    I’m excited for the changes you feel are coming…keep us updated 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      It wasn’t as painful as the punch on the nose, Shree.
      My transformation will have a recurring role on my blog over the next few weeks or months, I’ll try my hardest not to make them too boring!

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  4. prenin avatar

    That’s life my friend – so full of changes!!! 🙂

    Little guy better watch out if he comes after me though! 🙂

    God Bless my friend! 🙂

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Certainly is, Prenin!
      If I see him, I’ll tell him to stay out of your way!

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  5. Gray Dawster avatar
    Gray Dawster

    There is nothing like a slap in
    the face to get one motivated 🙂 lol
    Have a great Friday Al.

    Andro

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    1. Gray Dawster avatar
      Gray Dawster

      Hey and I hope that you do too Tom 🙂 lol

      Andro

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    2. Tom Merriman avatar

      😀
      Al thanks you, Andro… as do I!

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  6. lameadventures avatar

    Tom, it was symbolic that Mini You smacked you around with the classic palate cleanser, parsley, rather than a room clearer like a bunch of broccoli. Good luck with making some changes.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thank you, LA. I’m looking forward to them.
      And yes, VERY symbolic.

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  7. Diane Henders avatar

    Slapped about the face with parsley. Now that’s a strong message. I’m going to put a lock on my refrigerator just in case Parsley Guy gets any ideas…

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      I know. The oddest things happen in the Blogosphere, Diane, don’t they?

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