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I Carried a Watermelon

  • Writer: Anita R. Elliott
    Anita R. Elliott
  • May 30
  • 1 min read

Updated: Jun 2


May 30, 2026


I Carried a Watermelon

Woman holding a watermelon at sunset while reflecting on social anxiety and overthinking, inspired by the famous Dirty Dancing quote "I carried a watermelon."
Emotional support watermelon.

Woman laughing at herself in a prairie field at sunset after overthinking one too many social interactions.

Woman holding a watermelon in a prairie field at sunset while appearing deep in thought, representing social anxiety, overthinking, and mentally buffering during conversations.

Woman looking down thoughtfully in a prairie field at sunset while reflecting on social anxiety, belonging, and the desire to feel safe enough to dance.
Eventually the watermelon and I figured it out.

Woman holding a watermelon and smiling at the sky, embracing joy despite social anxiety, overthinking, and feeling out of place.


... I carried a watermelon ...



Comments

Come sit with me awhile

Every now and then, I send updates about new writing, songs, reflections, and things I’m learning along the way.

​Nothing polished.

Just real things from a real person.

 

Thanks for wandering through.🌿

Kindersley, Saskatchewan, CA 

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