A “Katie Story”

            To tell you the truth, I am probably one of the worst storytellers ever. My friends actually make fun of my storytelling skills because they suck. It actually started when I was around ten years old. I started telling a story and couldn’t quite remember what the point of my story was, so I started rambling. That obviously led to embarrassment. To make matters worse, after that story my best friend, Bridget, started hysterical laughing at how bad my story was. I tried to change the subject quickly so Bridget would just drop the story subject and move on. Fortunately, she didn’t realize my attempt to change the subject, so she just went along with the conversation.

            The definition of a “Katie Story” is any story that is told with no point. It only has beginning. The stories could ramble from anywhere around two seconds to forty minutes. Trust me, I would know! My stories could last forever. Another time I wasn’t only telling the story to Bridget, but also Nicole and Regina, who I have been close to for a long time. I started telling the story, and I got all hyped up to say the story and I forgot the point. Joy! So the story ended after a good, I don’t know, five minutes? They were all giving me that stare afterwards. That stare you get from your parents when you do something wrong, or that look that is anticipating more of a story to be told. Yeah, that was the look. Then Bridget started clapping. It really made no sense why she was clapping, because I told a terrible story. Then Nicole and Regina chimed in, clapping, and whistling like I had just won an award. I really didn’t think my story was good enough to get this kind of reaction from them so I kind of laughed at their reaction. Then Bridget started chanting, “Katie Story! Katie Story!” I started laughing, because I found it quite funny that my stories had a name.

To this day, I find this very funny because I have now become accustomed to this “Katie Story” business. I think I should help to spread the word, because now not only am I the only one to say a “Katie Story,” but my friends and I applaud anyone who says any type of similar story. It does happen quite often! Help spread the word. Your assignment is to go try and spread the word about a “Katie Story.” Make sure when you do hear a “Katie Story” that you go wild, crazy and applaud, and don’t worry, I know people will stare, but it is so worth it. At least I think it is….