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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Embarrassed (07/19/07)
I’m sitting here wondering how I got myself in the predicament I was just in. I took a flying leap and then before I knew it, I landed on my intended target and... got stuck! Can you imagine? Me, stuck? That is just unthinkable because after all, I am the best of the best. I always make my goal in leaping, with startling clarity.

There I was and I couldn’t move. I started yowling for help. I put up a real fuss. You do not want to hear me when I am in that frame of mind. It’s not a pretty sound. You’d think I was dying the way I was carrying on. I kept it up. I had no choice, really. I was feeling uncomfortable and didn’t want to stay in this stuck position any longer than necessary.

My owner soon came to where I was, hanging from the sliding screen door. “Isabelle,” she crooned, “how did you manage to do this?

Listen lady, my pride is already damaged enough. How do you think I feel being an agile cat who suddenly lost her agility? Embarrassed, that’s how!

My owner kept on speaking to me in soft tones, all the while extracting my claw from where it had gotten snagged in the mesh wiring. Yeah, one measly claw stuck, I had to hang on for dear life with all my other claws. It wasn’t that hard, really. My yowling must’ve worked because my owner was telling me how pitiful I sounded.

As soon as she had me free, she petted me a bit, but then her voice changed. She scolded me. Have you ever seen a cat blush? Well, I think I was embarrassed enough that I was probably blushing (imagine, a cat blushing). You just don’t know the humiliation I was feeling. It was awful. I squirmed and hissed, putting my claws out. That made her set me down in a hurry.

I walked off with the best swagger I could muster, my tail straight up in the air. See if I’ll attempt that trick ever again. I thought it was cool. However, with no appreciation for my feat, why should I try again? Cats of the world beware, your best bet is to just lay low and be the docile pet your owners want you to be. This will be my creed from now on. I refuse to be embarrassed like that again.

I’m going to go curl up in a sunbeam now and nurse my wounded, embarrassed pride. I might just sharpen my claws after that. Who knows when I might break my creed? My claws need to be ready so I won’t have the embarrassment of getting stuck again.

Moral: Cats of the world unite and don’t let yourself get caught in embarrassing situations.
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Sara Harricharan
07/27/07
I am still laughing! I suspected a cat, but this was so cute and clever I enjoyed the short read. Isn't amazing how we can be like that? We get ourselves stuck and then the next thing we know, wham, we need His help and once it's over we swagger off as if nothing happened, ignoring his wise words. Good job here! I really enjoyed this, it's going to be one of my favorites this week! ^_^
Loren T. Lowery
07/27/07
: ) : ) : ) This was so funny and so real. I could just picture (and have seen) our own cat it just those
"embarassing" situations. Wonderful take on this topic!
Cathy Kane
07/28/07
This story is so special and so precious! I absolutely loved it. You did a fantastic job of capturing the feline psyche. What a hoot! Wonderful writing!
Myrna Noyes
07/28/07
You have the particular personality of a cat down perfectly pat in this charming story! :) I could just see him hanging from the screen door seething with his wounded pride! Great job!
Dee Yoder
07/29/07
My cat did this several times. He always looked over his shoulder at me as he slunk away; like it was MY fault! Goofball cat. Your entry is delightful. Of all God's critters, the cat seems to be the one with the most pride, and the one who has the most to lose if he fails!
Joanne Sher 
07/31/07
You must have cats :D You have the "average" cat personality SO pegged! This was delightful and fun.
Catrina Bradley
08/01/07
I've never seen a cat blush, but I could definitely "see" this one's embarrassment. Nice job. :)
Jan Ackerson
08/01/07
I dunno--cats are usually too dignified to be embarrassed, aren't they? Just kidding, this was charming and fun to read. I'm a cat lover, and I love the voice here.
Joy Faire Stewart
08/01/07
This is so funny. Being a cat lover, I would say you captured the "cat personality" perfectly.
Verna Cole Mitchell 
08/01/07
This was a fun story. I enjoyed it, and I loved the phrase "curl up in a sunbeam."
Kristen Hester
08/01/07
Oh, I can just picture the haughty cat. Serves her right to be embarrassed. Such a great job. I enjoyed it!
Cathy Kane
08/02/07
Congratulations, Pamela! Terrific story!
Myrna Noyes
08/02/07
CONGRATULATIONS, PAMELA on your well-deserved "Highly Commended"!!!!! :D This is a great story! Keep writing, girlfriend!!!!
Loren T. Lowery
08/02/07
Way to go, Pamela. This was just too cute not to place!
Great job; and if you're ready, move on up a level
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