A Lesson In Blowing Bubbles

Last weekend when I was with our Goddaughter I received a lesson in blowing bubbles …

Specifically with Double Bubble gum. She was showing how she could make big bubbles and she offered me a piece, challenging me to see if I could blow a bubble as big as hers.

At first I said no, that’s ok … you keep your gum for yourself …

I mean, how do you explain to a child that you haven’t had a piece of gum in your mouth in years because you don’t like having something in your mouth that’s not necessary? I wasn’t sure if I even knew how to blow a bubble.

She offered several times and finally I said ok, and took the gum she was offering. Well. I was pleasantly surprised by the experience and I learned that I am better at blowing bubbles than I realized!

Since that, I’ve been finding myself wanting a piece of gum. Something I’ve never had a desire for before. So I went searching for Double Bubble gum and I found some at a local gas station. Felt like I won the lottery! For the past 2 days I’ve been going around blowing bubbles and cracking gum as if there was no tomorrow.

And I’ve discovered it’s quite satisfying to be making so much noise! I’m a pretty quiet person, quite skilled in being silent in fact. But I must say, I’ve rather enjoyed making my presence known these last 2 days. Now off I go to brush my teeth again.

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