Writing Challenge #6 Description

[Demonic Neko]

Select one of the following topics, and write a focused essay of decrition. Create a dominant impression by using carefully chosen, well-organized details observed from the appropriate vantage point. Try to write so the reader actually experiences your description.

Things to describe:
Holiday shopping
A concert of some kind
An excersize class
A crafts class
An amusement park
A minature or full sized golf course
A profeesional wrestling preformance
A juice bar or coffee shop
A pet store or zoo
The lobby of a theater
A shopping center or minimart
A fastfood restraunt
Some type of party
An outdoor place of special importance to you
A Thanksgiving dinner
A reuinion of some type
A NASCAR race
A Video game arcade
An advertisement
A scene of environmental damage
A historical building or site.

[Jeremy Darkur]

I tried to block out the sound of impatient jabbering behind me, as the large crowd waited for the movie theater to open. Finally the manager unlocked the door and I was surrounded by a hum of excitement as a flood of people rushed to get their tickets. I picked my way through the massive crowd, my prized ticket clutched tightly in my hand.
I made my way to the concessions stand, greeted by the sounds of popping corn and the fizz of soda being dispensed into cups. I grabbed a box of Milk-duds and absently tapped it against the counter. As I waited impatiently for someone to help me, I idly shook my box of candy in some obscure rhythm, not really conscious that I was doing so.
My impromptu concert was interrupted by a friendly voice, asking me what I’d like to order. A few minutes later I walked away with a cherry slushy, my box of Milk-duds and a small bag of popcorn dripping with extra butter. I juggled my artery-killing armful around as I navigated through labyrinthine hallways of the multiplex theater. The faint sound of laughter from the latest Jim Carey movie and the explosions from the week’s hottest new action flick reached my ears as I neared my destination.
Finally I reached the movie of my choice and slide my way past darkened double doors. The theater was somewhat empty, seeing as I had gotten there rather early. I tried not to look at the floor as I heard the sound of crunching popcorn and the squelching of some unidentifiable substance sticking to the bottom of my shoes.
I found a seat somewhere in the middle of the theater, and leaned back waiting for the film to begin. I was nearly lulled to sleep by the standard issue music that was pumped into the theater to pass time till the ‘Coming Attractions’ came on. After what seemed like an eternity the lights dimmed and I eagerly sat up to watch the flickering screen. The atmosphere change startled a baby in the audience and it began a high-pitched wail. I snarled in pain as the cries reached ear-piercing heights. I bit back obscenities, cursing the stupidity of someone to bring an infant into a horror movie.
Apparently the other audience members shared my opinion and were more vocal about it, as a chorus of “shhhhhs” was directed at the mother of the screaming babe. Finally she was goaded into leaving, as her child continued it’s loud tirade.
I let out a sigh of relief as I leaned back, determined to enjoy the film. Twenty minutes into the movie came another distraction. Someone had forgotten to turn off their cell phone. It wasn’t loud, but the incessant beeping was enough to set me on edge. Over and over it rang, the beeping boring into my skull, causing me to grind my teeth in frustration. Whoever was calling, was really determined to get through. Finally a young man picked up the offensive cell phone and answered it.
“What?!?!” he hissed into the receiver, right before a shower of popcorn, Ju-Ju Bees and M & M’s pelted him. Now that he had revealed himself, the audience was determined to exact revenge. I proudly managed to bounce a Milk-dud off the top of his head. The young man thankfully got the hint and slunk out of the theater, shaking off the assorted junk food items that were thrown at him.
My eyes turned back to the screen, sorely disappointed at having missed most of the good parts of the movie. ‘Oh well,’ I thought to myself, ‘Maybe the midnight matinee will be less eventful.’