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“The Long Journey Across the Galaxy”

After hearing the hiss and click of the last hibernation tank as it pressurizes and seals in his shipmates, Harrison Daniels quietly lifts his lid and makes sure everyone is frozen in their pod…

In 31 years when they finally reach the asteroid belt they’ll wake up, but for now the coast is clear.  He has the room to himself.

As there’s no oxygen being pumped into this part of the ship (since everyone is meant to be in their tank, frozen for the journey), Harrison quickly grabs a spare oxygen mask and climbs up onto the round windowsill overlooking the galaxy.

He’s not sure why he snuck out of his tank, but as he watches the distant field of stars stream by as the mining ship rockets along at lightspeed, he’s glad he did.

His mind struggles to comprehend the enormous scope of the galaxy stretched out before him, and while he feels a deep connection to it all, it also leaves him feeling totally insignificant.  His problems, his worries… they couldn’t matter.

Thinking back, Harrison realizes he’s never actually been alone his entire life.  Family, spouses, friends… and in 31 years when they reach the belt, he’ll never have a moment to himself.  All he has is this, right now.

He tells himself that he has to do this again, somehow… for longer than just a few hours.  It’s nice.

But, he has responsibilities still, and everyone will notice if they arrive at the asteroid belt and he’s the only one who has aged the 31 years (not to mention, he has no food— the hibernation tank is meant to nourish him as as they travel).

Taking one last long look out the window, Harrison gets back into his tank, and goes to sleep.

(A very special thanks to Kyle Harter for giffing this for me!)

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“The Test Pattern”

Tom Smith finds himself staring deep into the test pattern, lost in thought, as it subconsciously triggers a flooding of thoughts and memories… his friends, family, and loved ones back in England… the long hours he’s putting into work, living and adjusting to a new country, a new job…

Sometimes it’s been tough, and each time he finds himself wandering the same mental path of nostalgia, being homesick, wanting to be further along in his career… he ends up in the same place— This is worth it.

He’s doing what he needs to do, to be where he wants to be. 

The change and sacrifice along the way is simply a part of the plan.

Tom snaps out of his reverie, checks his production schedule for the day, looks at his watch, and realizes that he forgot it’s his birthday.

Posted 7/5/2012

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“The Shocking True Story of a Person Who Doesn’t Know What They Want To Be”

Since all of her friends know what they want to do,
Sandra feels lost, because she doesn’t have a clue.
She likes lotsa stuff, but she can’t call any of it love
So she drifts aimlessly, waiting for a sign from above.

As the years amble by, she knows the crossroads are near
And the thought of choosing ONE thing fills her poor heart with fear.
But it’s time to make a choice, time to put the ol’ indecision on the shelf
Because for some reason you can’t spend your life just being yourself.

One must be defined by their job and career,
Otherwise your identity would be vague and unclear.
Work is what you is, and who you are about
Being just you would fill everyone with doubt.

So, she allows herself to be shackled by the chains of society,
Even though simply being happy is all Sandra wants to be.

Posted 6/2/2012

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