A letter to Aunt Flo
Dear Aunt Flo--
This may come as a shock to you, but I'd appreciate it if you would discontinue your
monthly visits. I remember being a teenager when I couldn't wait for your visits because
it made me feel very grown up. And a few times in my young adult years I actually prayed
for your arrival. But, dear AF, times have changed. You've gotten more inconsistent, which
reeks havoc on my life. Sometimes you arrive right on schedule, which always breaks my
heart. But it's much worse when I know your coming and you take your own sweet time.
Then you have those times you are tardy, for no apparent reason, and I get my hopes up
thing you'll be a No Show Flo. But then you appear.
I think the worst thing you do is tease me. Your cramping carry-on and bloating,
back-breaking big bag are all here, but it takes you days, sometimes weeks, to catch up
with your luggage. And sometimes I take your see your luggage and thing it belongs to
someone else (Mr. Stork), but when I research this possiblity, it's never so. Mr. Stork
has been to visit three times, but took his leave abruptly and prematurely each time. How
I want him to come back for a nine month visit.
Please understand, I appreciate what you stand for, Aunt Flo, but I just don't want to
see you for awhile. I used to think I would have some control over your visits, but I know
that isn't so. You make me sad and I think we should be apart for awhile. If you don't
arrive, I'll know you understand and feel the same way...especially if Mr. Stork comes in
your place.
Sincerely,
Sheila
