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Angela Tyler

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Last Minute Christmas

Angela Tyler

Submitted to Contest #229

I get the idea for the blue soup, omelet, and marmalade from Bridget Jones’ Diary. At the time, I’m sure I’m being clever, celebrating my 29th year and the upcoming Christmas season this way. It’s the perfect way to give my twenties one last hurrah while demonstrating my vast maturity—one can’t have a dinner party if one isn’t mature, after all. If I’m being very honest, I also hope, desperately hope, that this small reenactment will attract my very own Mr. Darcy. I prefer the Colin Firth Mr. Darcy for his wavy hair and moody je ne sais...

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