Several years ago Elisabeth and I started a new tradition at Christmas (though it only lasted 2-3 years), it is one I would like to resurrect here on my blog. It’s Aab-libs. Like Mad-Libs, we created a Christmas letter with a fill-in-the-blank style, your-participation-needed, letter. Since we sent them out we can only assume our friends and family had fun with them. Well, here we are in blog-land, where you can now comment back, I can now read your responses… So, here’s Youthmark’s Aab-Lib #1.
Instructions:
1. Type/write out out a list of words that will be used for this Aab-lib (your “blanks” instructions are provided below).
2. Copy the “Aab-Lib” below into a word/pages doc and replace the blank with your pre-set words.
3. Copy and paste your now completed “Aab-Lib” into the comments on this blog for all others to enjoy.
4. No cheating and changing things to make the story better. Also, don’t cuss or write bad stuff.
5. The one that I like the most gets the prize.
The Blanks
1. Time of Day
2. past tense verb
3. Adjective or Noun
4. Food
5. Beverage
6. Noun
7. A city
8. Mode of transportation
9. A number
10. A Name
11. Noun
12. A dollar amount
13. A place of business
14. A beverage
15. Noun
16. A Meat
17. something you grow
18. A household object
19. Adjective
20. Salutation
The Aab-Lib “Brian’s Day”
This morning I woke up at _________. As soon as I ____________ out of bed I exclaimed, “_________ is it good to be alive! For breakfast I had ________ and _______. Running a little late, I decided not to kiss the kids goodbye, instead I just gave them a __________. I had a meeting in ______________, so I jumped into my ________ and drove at speeds of ________ mph. I got to the meeting and introduced myself to __________, the person in charge of sales. She took me on a tour of the __________. After the tour we spoke briefly and she told me it would probably cost about ________ to make my event happen there.
After the meeting I went to _________ to get a cup of _______ and to spend some time surfing the __________. Upon returning home I had a quick dinner of ______________ and ____________. Elisabeth and I then drove to an appliance store because we are researching the purchase of a ________.
All-in-all it was a ___________ day.
___________,
Brian
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Here is my story for you Brian.
This morning I woke up at 3am. As soon as I punched out of bed I exclaimed, “Fan is it good to be alive! For breakfast I had fishsticks and a white chocolate mocha. Running a little late, I decided not to kiss the kids goodbye, instead I just gave them an iron. I had a meeting in Phoenix, so I jumped into my bus and drove at speeds of 17 mph. I got to the meeting and introduced myself to Nathan, the person in charge of sales. He took me on a tour of the picture. After the tour we spoke briefly and he told me it would probably cost about $0.47 to make my event happen there.
After the meeting I went to the bank to get a cup of lemonade and to spend some time surfing the iMac. Upon returning home I had a quick dinner of pork and celery. Elisabeth and I then drove to an appliance store because we are researching the purchase of a food processor.
All-in-all it was a chilly day.
Adieu,
Brian
This morning I woke up at 8.00am. As soon as I pooped out of bed I exclaimed, “couch is it good to be alive! For breakfast I had _Dorritos and coffee. Running a little late, I decided not to kiss the kids goodbye, instead I just gave them a cell-phone. I had a meeting in Bakersfield, so I jumped into my bicycle and drove at speeds of 23mph. I got to the meeting and introduced myself to Barack OBama, the person in charge of sales. She took me on a tour of the car. After the tour we spoke briefly and she told me it would probably cost about $50 to make my event happen there.
After the meeting I went to Subway to get a cup of coke and to spend some time surfing the table. Upon returning home I had a quick dinner of tri-tip and grass. Elisabeth and I then drove to an appliance store because we are researching the purchase of a Kitchen Aid Mixer.
All-in-all it was a beautiful day.
Adios,
Brian
The Aab-Lib “Brian’s Day”
1. This morning I woke up at 5a.m. As soon as I scrambled out of bed I exclaimed, “tomorrow is it good to be alive! For breakfast I had taco salad and iced tea. Running a little late, I decided not to kiss the kids goodbye, instead I just gave them a Will. I had a meeting in Burundi Africa, so I jumped into my Ruckus and drove at speeds of 21 mph. I got to the meeting and introduced myself to Elisabeth, the person in charge of sales. She took me on a tour of the Halle. After the tour we spoke briefly and she told me it would probably cost about LOTS to make my event happen there. After the meeting I went to a coffee shack to get a cup of diet pepsi and to spend some time surfing the Audrey. Upon returning home I had a quick dinner of tri tip steak and finger nails. Elisabeth and I then drove to an appliance store because we are researching the purchase of a downdraft range.
All-in-all it was a bright sunny day.
Yo, see ya later!
The Aab-Lib “Brian’s Day”
This morning I woke up at 3:37. As soon as I ate [my way] out of bed I exclaimed, “Corncobs, is it good to be alive! For breakfast I had artichoke hearts and Blue Moon beer. Running a little late, I decided not to kiss the kids goodbye, instead I just gave them a[n] octopus. I had a meeting in Manitowoc, WI, so I jumped into my rickshaw and drove at speeds of 1,119 mph. I got to the meeting and introduced myself to Rupert, the person in charge of sales. She took me on a tour of the teapot. After the tour we spoke briefly and she told me it would probably cost about $2 to make my event happen there.
After the meeting I went to [a] souk to get a cup of Arnold Palmer and to spend some time surfing the American flag. Upon returning home I had a quick dinner of pig’s feet and zucchini. Elisabeth and I then drove to an appliance store because we are researching the purchase of a rolling pin.
All-in-all it was a bright red day.
Yo,
Brian
The Aab-Lib “Brian’s Day”
This morning I woke up at Bedtime. As soon as I half-nelsoned out of bed I exclaimed, “Shame is it good to be alive! For breakfast I had Keesh and Roy Rogers. Running a little late, I decided not to kiss the kids goodbye, instead I just gave them a Bottle of Draino. I had a meeting in Arlington, TX, so I jumped into my Lion Robot and drove at speeds of 5 mph. I got to the meeting and introduced myself to Charlie Brown, the person in charge of sales. She took me on a tour of the Food Court. After the tour we spoke briefly and she told me it would probably cost about Fiddy Bucks to make my event happen there.
After the meeting I went to Downtown to get a cup of Prom Night Punch and to spend some time surfing the Shiny New Quarter. Upon returning home I had a quick dinner of Pickled Pigs Ear and Crabgrass. Elisabeth and I then drove to an appliance store because we are researching the purchase of a Glass Coffee Table.
All-in-all it was a Picturesque day.
Sup Dude,
Brian
This morning I woke up at late morning. As soon as I regurgitated out of bed I exclaimed, “Little red wagon! Is it good to be alive!” For breakfast I had top ramen and Hi-C. Running a little late, I decided not to kiss the kids goodbye, instead I just gave them a satchel. I had a meeting in Brussels, so I jumped into my rickshaw and drove at speeds of pi mph. I got to the meeting and introduced myself to Barack, the person in charge of sales. She took me on a tour of the basket. After the tour we spoke briefly and she told me it would probably cost about 87.50 to make my event happen there.
After the meeting I went to a pawn shop to get a cup of iced venti skinny sugar free hazelnut latte and to spend some time surfing the power cord. Upon returning home I had a quick dinner of rack of lamb and seedless watermelon. Elisabeth and I then drove to an appliance store because we are researching the purchase of a floor lamp.
All-in-all it was a murky day.
Howzit?,
Brian
Brian’s Day
This morning I woke up at midnight. As soon as I hiccupped out of bed I exclaimed, “Gnarly, is it good to be alive!” For breakfast I had fried okra and formula. Running a little late, I decided not to kiss the kids goodbye, instead I just gave them a seatbelt. I had a meeting in Nairobi, so I jumped into my rickshaw and drove at speeds of 112 mph. I got to the meeting and introduced myself to Winston, the person in charge of sales. She took me on a tour of the fungus. After the tour we spoke briefly and she told me it would probably cost about 144,000 to make my event happen there.
After the meeting I went to the casino to get a cup of bourbon and to spend some time surfing the lightbulb. Upon returning home I had a quick dinner of venison and petunias. Elisabeth and I then drove to an appliance store because we are researching the purchase of a plunger.
All-in-all it was a squishy day.
Ahoy!
Brian
“Brian’s Day”
This morning I woke up at 4 am. As soon as I cried out of bed I exclaimed, “Joeseph Smith is it good to be alive! For breakfast I had Organic Cheeze-its and Carrot Juice. Running a little late, I decided not to kiss the kids goodbye, instead I just gave them a Bat Man. I had a meeting in Hong Kong, so I jumped into my Shopping Card and drove at speeds of 12 mph. I got to the meeting and introduced myself to Mrs. Doubtfire, the person in charge of sales. She took me on a tour of the Amc Southcenter 16 theatre. After the tour we spoke briefly and she told me it would probably cost about $987,656,765,456,756,767,876,545,675 to make my event happen there.
After the meeting I went to Walmart to get a cup of kopi luwak and to spend some time surfing the CIA. Upon returning home I had a quick dinner of Blow Fish and Venus Fly Trap. Elisabeth and I then drove to an appliance store because we are researching the purchase of a bleach.
All-in-all it was a flamboyant day.
On ward and up ward,
Brian
This morning I woke up at 8 am. As soon as I ran out of bed I exclaimed, “Red is it good to be alive! For breakfast I had chicken and water. Running a little late, I decided not to kiss the kids goodbye, instead I just gave them a dog. I had a meeting in Tumwater, so I jumped into my boat and drove at speeds of 21 mph. I got to the meeting and introduced myself to Byron, the person in charge of sales. He took me on a tour of the baby. After the tour we spoke briefly and he told me it would probably cost about $1,000 to make my event happen there.
After the meeting I went to City Hall to get a cup of Dr. Pepper and to spend some time surfing the car. Upon returning home I had a quick dinner of steak and trees. Elisabeth and I then drove to an appliance store because we are researching the purchase of an iron.
All-in-all it was a tall day.
So Long,
Brian
This was a fun reminder of the good ol days.
The Aab-Lib “Brian’s Day”
This morning I woke up at 5:24 am. As soon as I hiked out of bed I exclaimed, “Sports car, is it good to be alive! For breakfast I had Wedding cake and Dr Pepper. Running a little late, I decided not to kiss the kids goodbye, instead I just gave them a swing set. I had a meeting in Phoenix, so I jumped into my Helicoptor and drove at speeds of 51 mph. I got to the meeting and introduced myself to Barak Obama, the person in charge of sales. She took me on a tour of the Wii. After the tour we spoke briefly and she told me it would probably cost about One zillion, billion to make my event happen there.
After the meeting I went to Walgreens to get a cup of Grande Decaf Americano with Sugar free Hazelnut and to spend some time surfing the Recliner. Upon returning home I had a quick dinner of Juicy steak and Tomatoes. Elisabeth and I then drove to an appliance store because we are researching the purchase of a Vacuum Cleaner .
All-in-all it was a silky day.
Smiles,
Brian
I like how in Elisabeth’s story, Barack is a woman. That is pure genius. 🙂