IAIN KELLY

CONVERSATIONS FROM AN EDIT SUITE

‘I really must do something about my weight.’

‘Me too.’

‘I eat too much.’

‘Yes, we should cut down.’

‘I don’t exercise enough.’

‘It’s the sedentary job.’

‘A lunchtime walk, every day, that would help.’

‘Raining today though.’

‘From tomorrow then.’

‘Light lunch for you today then?’

‘Yes, salad, fruit juice, nothing else.’

‘Right, I’ll do the same.’

PING.

‘Latest notes have arrived.’

‘Many?’

‘A few… Ugh, annoying ones… He doesn’t get it… He wants to restructure the whole thing.’

‘Oh, for God’s sake.’

‘I might add something more to my lunch, we could be here a while.’

‘Full fry up with extra bread?’

‘Followed by cake?’

‘Agreed.’


Copyright David Stewart

Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields (more details HERE). The idea is to write a short story of 100 words based on the photo prompt (above).

To read stories of 100 words based on this week’s prompt, visit HERE.

A slice of my real life work day as a television editor, inspired by some unhealthy eating in recent weeks!

55 responses to “CONVERSATIONS FROM AN EDIT SUITE”

  1. Vartika Avatar

    Cake is mandatory 😀 anyways weightloss is a long process

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      It certainly is! Thank you

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  2. neilmacdon Avatar

    Ah! The power of resolutions!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      They have a very low success rate

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  3. rochellewisoff Avatar

    Dear Iain,

    Such are those resolutions to cut back and lose weight. Relatable conversation. Nicely done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Rochelle 🙂

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  4. Tannille Avatar

    Why do today when you can do tomorrow? 😀

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  5. Yamini Ali MacLean Avatar

    Hari OM
    Oh, I know this conversation. I have it with myself every time mealtime comes around!!! YAM xx
    E=Eternalnot

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you! Hope the A-Z is going well this year. I hope to pop over for a look if I can find the time!

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  6. GHLearner Avatar

    There’ll be easter soon. Can’t diet before that. But then… summer, too hot for exercise, and the ice cream is absolutely necessary… fall: onions and apples and pumpkins oh my… oh, is it Christmas time again? Can’t diet before that, but in the new year… you gotta bow to all these restrictions, no? 😀

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      This is exactly my problem – always an excuse not to cut down! Thank you 🙂

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  7. magickmermaid Avatar

    The best laid plans go a-rye (bread). 😀

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Hahaha – very good!

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  8. scr4pl80 Avatar

    Sounds like conversations I have with myself all the time!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      It seems to be a common one for quite a few of us!

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  9. Writing Sparkle Avatar

    This made me smile. How many times have I been there?

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I’ll get there in the end, one day. Maybe!

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  10. Eugenia Parrish Author Avatar

    I can totally relate. My increase in weight doesn’t just come from sitting at the computer all day.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      It’s always a combination. Thank you

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  11. larry trasciatti Avatar

    as long as their are proximate occasions of pigging out, I see pigging out

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      A treat now and then, for sure, just not everyday! 🙂

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      1. larry trasciatti Avatar

        Yes moderation is all

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  12. BriannaMarieWrites Avatar

    I really feel like this is something we could all relate to very easily lol enjoyed the read!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Brianna 🙂

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  13. Danny James Avatar

    Always seems to go that way doesn’t it?

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I’m feeling that way again today! Thanks Danny

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  14. trishsplace Avatar

    Your decision making process in action, Iain? Cute and relatable.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Yep, this is pretty much taken from an exact conversation at my work 🙂

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  15. Sandra Avatar

    And that, is the way of all diets. There’s always an excuse.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      All to easy to find one as well, no matter how weak! Thanks Sandra

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  16. Keith's Ramblings Avatar

    Food, the universal panacea! never do today what you can put off until tomorrow.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Keith!

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  17. pennygadd51 Avatar

    So, the criticism of your work was unjustified and hurtful. Really, looked at properly, your manager is responsible for your expanding waistline! What do you think?

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Yes, I will blame it on them! 🙂 Thanks Penny!

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  18. plaridel Avatar

    moderation in all things should be the rule including moderation. 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
  19. Bill Avatar

    Such an (un)cheerful take on the prompt. Very clever, Iain.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
  20. Sadje Avatar

    Lol! There always an excuse to eat more.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I can always find one anyway! 🙂

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      1. Sadje Avatar

        👍🏼

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  21. draliman Avatar

    I get the impression that these two aren’t exactly sold on their “exercise and diet” idea 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      No, I’m not sure they’ve fully committed!

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  22. Margaret Avatar

    That was fun. And so true to life. They’re just not in the right headspace to start a diet.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      It really is a mental rather than physical problem. Thanks Margaret.

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  23. msjadeli Avatar

    And so it goes. It’s an addiction and any reason is good enough to access it. You nailed it with your story, Iain!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      1. msjadeli Avatar

        You’re welcome.

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  24. Laurie Bell Avatar

    Oh my God, I relate hard to this!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      It seems many of us can! 🙂

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  25. Rowena Avatar

    Your characters and I would be firm friends. I’m supposed to be going to bed earlier and waking up before midday but there’s always an excuse to linger. One more flash to read.
    I have no idea what you do as a television editor. However, I am currently transcribing a TV interview from 1960. My grandmother appeared on an interview panel with Paul Robeson singer and activist and the content seemed too important to consign to the depths of the ABC’s archives and I wanted to try to understand and absorb it better. I’m now convinced I’m mad. I’ve typed up the first “interpretation” but the pages are still covered in corrections. Wish I had a little fairy or a magic wand! I’ve mentioned the interview in further detail here: https://beyondtheflow.wordpress.com/2022/04/11/weekend-coffee-share-11th-april-2022/
    Hope you have a great week.
    Best wishes,
    Rowena

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks for the link Rowena, interesting story.

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      1. Rowena Avatar

        Thought you might like it.

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  26. Nobbinmaug Avatar

    One sweet temptation and a dash of excuse are an easy recipe for trouble.

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