Whether spelled self-centered or self-centred, the meaning is the same. Self-centered refers to being "only interested in yourself and your own activities" or similarly, "preoccupied with oneself and one's affairs" or "engrossed in oneself and one's own affairs."
Synonyms (similar meanings) include that of being "selfish, narcissistic, egocentric, egotistic, egotistical, egomaniacal, self-absorbed, self-obsessed, self-seeking, self-interested, self-serving." That's a lot of words!
Radius on the other hand is "a straight line from the center to the circumference of a circle or sphere," definitions of both courtesy of google.
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"...And so it was that they lived their secret lives in the shadows of silence." (from previous Wordy Wednesday prompt)
Suzette was enjoying her rendezvous with Jean-Pierre, but something seemed a little off on this particular day.
Was it that the rose-coloured glasses of their three-and-a-half-month relationship came off her nose? Did she now see her "love" differently? Were the expectations that she had projected onto him come to an end in her mind?
Whatever the reason(s), she noticed Jean-Pierre in a different light. That is, he seemed to be fussing about in the bathroom for what seemed like such a loooooooooooong time. She realized this was actually a pattern of his behaviour that she had dismissed prior. What on earth was he up to? What could he be doing? He seemed so quiet.
Suzy finally could take it no longer, her impatience and budding anger growing by the minute. Without knocking on the door, it was partially ajar anyway, she peered into an unapologetic scene.
What?! No wonder! Jean-Pierre was taking pictures of his biceps and chest, his recently acquired muscular frame from having worked out at his local gym since having met Suzette. Now she knew she had her moments, but this?! Really!
She knew then this truth: Everyone is self-centered; it's just the radius that differs.
Ah! Thank god, he was just taking pictures of his gym-chiselled physique, Elly! I was worried he might have done something graver!
ReplyDeleteYes, I was worried too! hahaha ;)
DeleteAhh well too much vanity is so really attractive, what say Ell?
ReplyDeleteIt can be though not for me! I wonder if it is for Suzette! Hmmm... ;)<3
DeleteLol...the world of the selfie. I've seen guys and girls do that at the gym and it's hilarious!
ReplyDeleteInteresting Sanch as I didn't realize people actually do this. However, with the world of selfies, I suppose why not? ;) <3
DeleteHa ha ha. Well, that was a shocker ;) So men are vain, eh? Who knew? :D This was better than the last one, Elly.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it was actually for me too Shailaja! ;) At first, I was going to leave it as a cliffhanger, but then thought perhaps not a good idea! ;) Apparently not...see Sanch's comment above re. vanity. Glad you enjoyed it! :) <3
DeleteLOL :D I am laughing at Shilpa Gupte's comment as I too mumbled a silent 'thank god, it was just biceps' :D Liked the way you have taken the story ahead from your earlier story! :)
ReplyDeleteNo worries Shilpa as I don't write that kind of non-fiction, well, at least not yet...you never know though I highly doubt it! ;) <3
DeleteLOL!! The self centered selfie people. And I was expecting something else ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad I tickled you with my story Sheethal! :) Yes, I was expecting something else too, but then it changed direction, luckily! ;) <3
Deletehehehe that's funny coz my husband does that in front of the mirror :P and well, makes me take pictures of his biceps too :P
ReplyDeleteOh that's too funny Raj, at least I (emphasis on 'I') think so! Hope you are okay with doing that for him and stoking his ego! ;) <3
DeleteVery interesting take on the subject. You have connected it brilliantly to your last week's prompt
ReplyDeleteYes, 'interesting' is the right word! ;) Glad you enjoyed it! :) You did, didn't you? ;) <3
DeleteWas wondering what he was doing behind closed doors of the bathroom :) Lovely take on the prompt.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering the same thing too Sulekkha! ;) Glad you loved it! :) <3
DeleteThat was more of vanity than self-centeredness! Poor he, kinda got his character assassinated in our imaginations, eh?! Wonderful take on the prompt! You're getting awesome by the day with your fiction pieces :)
ReplyDeleteWell perhaps a bit of both, who knows eh? ;) I'm glad you enjoyed reading my fiction piece(s)! :) <3
DeleteLol :D I was wondering what kind of shocking truth she might find out but taking pics? That really came out as a shock, a hilarious one ;) Good one Elly :)
ReplyDeleteIt was a shock to me too: totally unexpected! ;) <3
DeleteLol that was hilarious. Enjoyed reading! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you thought so! Well, I guess it could be! ;) <3
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