The Taste Trekker

Daily writing prompt

If you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be?

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“There are many answers to this question, depending on who you ask.

• My parents would tell me to stop swearing.
• My brother would tell me to stop using American terms, such as ‘movie’ rather than ‘film.’
• My husband would tell me to stop saying the name ‘Shania,’ as I purposely pronounce it as ‘Shan-ya.’

I could get all deep and say the word ‘no,’ emphasizing the importance of a positive mindset and being open to all opportunities.

But for me, I would say the term ‘YOLO.’ It’s dated, nobody sounds cool saying it, yet I still do. At the end of the day, we’re only on this planet for a limited amount of time. Say what you want to say, do what you want to do. Go travelling to South America, wear bright colourful socks for a day, or wear Crocs to a wedding. At the end of the day, do what you want, when you want, because You Only Live Once.”

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