Inbox

Opening… [email protected]

Finally. Fingers poised on the keyboard, Chedva began to think about what to actually write. Hmm, what was that idea she had thought about in the shower last night? Or how about starting with a bang? Maybe she was just better off sending a letter to Perfect Publications. Letters would show how eidel she was. But was that the impression she should give? Who wants to listen to some eidel kneidel?

She thought about asking her mother for advice. But… that was just so childish. Anyway, her mother was likely to give her some sensible idea. That was exactly what Chedva did not want. No way, Chedva Sterling was going to pave her own path, make her own way, and inspire the masses! Hmm, now wouldn’t that be such a good title to her email? Or was it too cliché? Probably.

She wondered how to get her message across. I mean honestly, she asked her bedspread, why would they want to listen to me? I’m just a kid to them, even if I don’t feel like one. But I must believe in myself. What was it that my teacher always used to say? Oh yeah — if you have something to share and you don’t, it’s like you’re stealing. Yikes. I had better do something about this, then. Anyway, I exist as much as other people even if I am only 17 years old. I still exist! Hey, wait. That would be such a good email subject.

To: [email protected]

Subject: I exist!

A sigh of relief escaped her lips. Okay, subject done. Now what should she write in the email? Maybe she should just send off her article? Chedva pursed her lips and wrinkled her forehead as she always did when she was thinking. This time, though, it didn’t help. Which was not a surprise, since this action never really seemed to help. Chedva decided to leave the body of the email blank. The subject title was enough to keep them wondering. I mean, come on, she reasoned. If they see this email and ponder the meaning, they’ll at least be thinking of me. Once I have subtly planted my name into their heads, they are more likely to read what I have written. Aren’t they?