I entered a contest recently but didn't win the official prize but I think I won because it felt damn good to be creatively silly.
The task was to write 'the best' out-of-office reply before climbing aboard the Rock Boat. I chose to craft a little message using random song titles from each of the 34 artists on board the boat.
Step 1, collect artist discography (no small feat, there are 34 of them)
Step 2, conjure a story
Step 3, Let the song titles tell that story
Step 4, Let you read it:)
Song titles are in italic
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Hello, It's Me:
So Last October, just as I was hoping for Better Weather, this gal from Virginia, thought 'Maybe Today I'll Suddenly book an escape for next February' Sounds Almost Perfect, right?
I Know You Know that In the Morrow I will be Leaving all of The Bright Lights of DC behind to set sail aboard the Norwegian Pearl for 5+ days of Uncomplicated fun in the sun!
It'll be one big Pool Party -- lots of music Everywhere, Sun and Magic! Heck, I'm not an Early Morning Riser but You Never Know, there might be a Sunrise Song...but there won't be much Slumber! and then we get up and Do It Again! I am packing the suntan lotion, the summer dresses and my Walking Shoes but I'm leaving the Raincoat behind! So Beautiful!
So When I'm Gone next week Down There, away from Terra Firma, I may not be able to get back in touch with you right away, so Three Little Words - please be patient! And if it's urgent or something is Coming Up soon, contact my colleagues at 555-867-5309.
And Understandably So when I Come Back Home I'm going to need the Loudest Alarm or I may not wake up and get back to work.
For now, I can already feel the Weight of the World slipping away...
Goodnight/Goodbye (for a few days anyway)
Sheila
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