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Move the Needle

Hello and welcome back!

In this week’s round of Ego’s Blog Challenge, we’ve been asked to plan a schedule. We need to plot out a week with as much or as little detail as we’d like, selecting a specific time to write with the number of words we want to reach.

Technically, I was supposed to schedule the challenge for this week, but life got in the way and said, “Just kidding, you won’t be writing.”

Time for Plan B.
I’ll be making this schedule starting with Saturday {instead of Monday} and going until next Friday. (:

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*G = Goal,
*R= Reward,
*A = Additional Notes/Project Goal,
*T= Time {Start/End Time May Vary Within Time Slot}

 

~ Saturday

I am attending a write-in. I’d like to aim higher than I usually would.

G: Write a minimum of 3,000 words.

R: See a movie at the theater on Sunday.

A: Write 1,000 words for Teddy.

T: 2:00-11:00 PM

~ Sunday:

My schedule is already fairly busy. I’ll air on the side of caution with a lower minimum.

G: Write a minimum of 300 words.

R: Play zombies on Call of Duty and eat pizza.

A: Write 100 words for Teddy.

T: 8:00-10:00 AM

~ Monday:

I host prompt nights on Mondays, so I’d like to aim higher.

G: Write a minimum of 3,000 words.

R: Watch Supernatural.

A: Write 1,000 words for Teddy.

T: 12:00-10:00 PM

~ Tuesday:

It’s “Monday” for me. I tend to run on less sleep, so I’ll aim lower here as well.

G: Write a minimum of 300 words.

R: Buy a new Panda T-Shirt.

A: Write 100 words for Teddy.

T: 3:00-7:00 PM

~ Wednesday:

Ah, Wednesdays. They’re such a toss up for me. I’m going to set a medium-ish goal.

G: Write a minimum of 1,500 words.

R: Play pool on my break.

A: Write 500 words for Teddy.

T: 8:00-11:00 AM

~ Thursday:

Thursdays are the middle of my week and generally require me to head into work an hour earlier. I’ll set a lower goal here since my sleep schedule is typically a little strange.

G: Write a minimum of 300 words.

R: Buy a new movie on Vudu.

A: Write 100 words for Teddy.

T: 8:00-11:00 AM

~ Friday:

By Friday, I’m usually thinking about my weekend plans, but I’ll try to stay focused with a medium-ish goal.

G: Write a minimum of 1,500 words.

R: Get a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino with Extra Caramel. (:

A: Write 500 words for Teddy.

T: 7:00-11:00 AM

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There you have it!
My schedule for the next week.

I’m excited to see how this all turns out. Who knows! I might even dedicate a bullet journal to this sort of thing. (:

Make sure to check out the other participants and their schedules here.

Until Next Time,
Shay

 

At the End of the Day

Hey all!

For this version of prompt night, we were given three words to use in our short amount of time: Year 3018, Night Sky, Freedom.

I went a little different than usual but hope you enjoy it. (:

Until Next Time,
Shay

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Communications Log: X3J91
Communications Number: 473

 

It has been three hundred and twenty-seven days since the war ended. We’ve reached maximum capacity on freeing all nations within Sector Valcor as we enter Year 3018 and so far our efforts have proven successful. The inhabitants are flourishing with their newfound freedom. Already, we can see signs of new vegetation from their work ethics and overall, the creatures seem happy with their new location.

Note:

We have encountered a new species within Sector Wendigo. This is precisely 7.8 meters from the water’s edge near the Isle of Bossor. We intend to investigate over the next few weeks after establishing a secure parameter for Sector Valor. Commander Montague has been informed of our plans and has instructed us with protocol should we need to deviate from the mission.

Life forms show signs of intelligence and strategic movement. We are not sure if they are hostile. Further information to be provided in the next log, should the mission be successful.

 

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Casey closed down her laptop and wondered what the next few weeks would be like. From everything they had seen, the new life forms appeared harmless, but she wasn’t willing to bet her life on it.

With only three hours until they left, she considered talking to Jackson before heading out. Their relationship had taken a backseat to the mission, which they both understood initially. However, lately, it seemed like Jackson wanted her to give up her role as second in command to be with him. She had considered it before, but couldn’t justify the decision now. Her unit needed her. Jackson, of all people, should understand that.


But he didn’t.

Her eyes wandered in his direction as he walked to the central hub. She didn’t feel quite as hungry as she had before and decided against following him there. ‘No,” she muttered. “He’ll have to wait until I get back.” She let the words linger in the night air and rested her head against the wall. Maybe, everything would be okay. For now, all she could think about was the mission. Her team needed her to be on her A-game. She closed her eyes and let her mind consider what the new life forms meant for their kind.