Ugly Words

There are not many words that I think are ugly. But, there is only one word that I cringe in fear at: V-Slicer.

During the summer before junior year, my dad and I had just gotten back from the grocery store. We were getting ready to make BLT sandwiches. My dad wanted me to slice the tomato using the V-Slicer.

V-Slicer- used to slice vegetables. Has a very sharp blade that never becomes dull and has a hand guard that you should definitely use.

I got the V-Slicer ready and started slicing the tomato, without using the hand guard. I looked up for a split second, then I felt the most excrutiating pain. My brother screamed "OH MY GOD!!" The blade had cut through part of my thumb nail.

I ran to the bathroom and my mom got the first aid kit out. She bandaged the cut, but it still hurt. It hurt so bad that I cried. My mom finally got a container and filled it with warm water and epsom salt. I soaked the cut in it while my mom went to the store to get bactine and a magazine for me.

That was the last time I have touched the V-Slicer. Everytime someone starts to use it, I run out of the room. I have learned my lesson that day.