On Fire

[whipchick]

This is what I remember about the first time I was on fire. It was a gay club. I was wearing a leather outfit with chains across the chest. I blew a fireball and what I always say is that the air conditioner kicked on and it blew back on me, but that may be made up, or a lie. I wasn’t very good at fire-eating. I had only learned a few months

Comments

[favoritebean]

I have always held tremendous respect for those who can eat fire. It is something that I don't feel the patience to learn, but I will always watch with interest. You will be a great teacher to your students tomorrow, I'm certain.

[whipchick]

Thank you! I always say the hard part isn't eating fire, it's turning a 30-second trick into a 15 minute routine with comedy and audience participation!

This is actually in the past - the interns both learned and did it successfully, though they weren't ready to put it in a show yet :)

[halfshellvenus]

I remember the scar from the necklace chain coming up in another story, but I didn't realize this was the type of situation that led to the fire that caused it.

Playing with fire and being marked by the experience is kind of a metaphor for your life, but that's because you are more willing to take risks and do unusual things than most of us.

I envy your bravery in all that you do. :)

[whipchick]

Thanks - that's high praise! It's a little arrogant, but I think being willing to go out and do stuff carries the obligation to come back and report, and encourage.

[rayaso]

Is that you in the photograph? I love the expressions on the faces of the children. This was so well structured, moving from the episodes in which you were on fire. At the very beginning, I thought that being on fire was strictly metaphorical, so I was surprised that you meant it literally. I loved the way it morphed into the failed marriage, and the lesson about being kind to your lovers and getting what you're worth.

[whipchick]

That's me :) Thanks! I'm glad the structure worked for you - this one didn't come together until I reworked the ending at the last minute!

[kathrynrose]

I want to frame a copy of that picture.

[whipchick]

<3

[yachiru]

Sometimes I want to steal your life details and make you into a werewolf detective girl. >_>

I like the repeating in this and how it seems fire was an aspect of change each time.

[whipchick]

I would be honored :)

Thanks!