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Unwinding
How do you unwind after a demanding day?
With a good book and a bowl of popcorn.
Random Encounter
Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you.
I went to a Subway shop and ordered a sandwich then sat down to eat. An elderly man was in a booth behind mine. He got up to leave, gathered all of his things in a black plastic garbage bag and walked to the door. He was homeless. I had another meals worth on my Subway gift card, so I gave it to him. He was the sweetest man. We talked for a little while and had a nice conversation. I will never forget him.
Growth Decisions
Daily writing prompt
Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow.
My decision to join the United States Navy Reserves. They give you challenges you think you can’t accomplish. Then upon completion of that challenge, you realize you do have the ability to succeed. I have brought that into the civilian world with me. Through it all, I have gained self-confidence in all of my endeavors.
Places Never to Visit
This is a difficult question to answer because, while every place has its downfalls, there are many positives of which I would like to be a part. That having been said, I can only do so much in my life span. At first when I tried to answer this question, I wrote down any war torn country. But then I deleted it because going to a place like that could serve to help people who live there and who are going through touch times.
At the moment I would have to say Russia or maybe even Europe; at least right now. I am an American, so I don’t think it would be wise to go to any of those places. Oh yeah, and definitely not China. They’re beautiful places and nothing against the people in any of those places. But, like I said, I’m an American…
Looking Back by L. M. Montes
While staring backwards
I walked forward,
searching future’s mind
yet awaiting what stood behind,
a pillar blocked my path
as I slammed into its wrath,
many a time this happened
and my head turned misshapen,
then a sign of truth
popped up from my youth,
One can’t move forward
if they keep looking back.
The Opposite Side of Adverb Usage
Adverbs aren’t always bad. There are times when they should be used. If they serve a purpose such as building upon the emotions of a character’s actions, then use them. BUT, be sure to use them sparingly.
Louise Harnby says it quite well (quoted below). You can go to her website here to read more.
“Adverbs, used well, can show motivation, indicate mood, and enrich our imagining of a scene.
I love books that tell it straight because every word pushes me forward. David Rosenfelt is a writer who never disappoints. His Andy Carpenter series features a tenacious lawyer with a dry wit.
The author’s prose is sharp as a knife. Does he use adverbs? Absolutely, though sparingly and they’re always purpose-filled.”
A link to Louise Harnby’s website will also be added on my Resources page.
Family Positive
Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you.
They cared enough to tell me when I was wrong and thus advised against my actions.
Walk, March, Dream by L. M. Montes
Walk–
with strides anew,
saunter–
just me and you,
linger–
and smell the dew.
March–
as off to war,
halt–
watch eagles soar,
remember–
it lives within your core.
Dream–
and do not die,
hope–
and fly up high,
achieve–
with goals decry.
Favorite Restaurant
Any Mongolian BBQ restaurants. I also like The Sassy Onion in Salem, Oregon, USA. Any top rated seafood restaurants are also my favorite.
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