by Sarah (I want points)
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January 12, 2007

Shipwrecked - 100 word stories - Week 23 - Challenge

July 15, 2008 01:39 PM EDT (Updated: July 19, 2008 10:18 AM EDT)
views: 117 | comments: 66

Journal Entry #2

Second day post-shipwreck.

I seem to have been the only survivor. I've searched most of the island, but haven't found other people alive. There seem to be plenty of coconuts, and there are some wild animals. Between those and the fish I should be able to survive for a while. I have no hope of immediate rescue because the storm blew us so far off course. I still have not made shelter for myself, anything to fish with, or fire. I never was very good at this survival stuff. Oh well. After all, tomorrow is another day.
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Comments: 66

Jennifer N. Jul 15, 2008, 1:50pm EDT
Sarah, I really like the journal format you used on this one. Very nice.
I agree with Jennifer, the journal entry format is interesting. Good job, Sarah.
Kathryn E. Jul 15, 2008, 1:58pm EDT
Yes, the format works very well. Good job.
Patricia M. Jul 15, 2008, 2:05pm EDT
I like the positive attitude the individual has! Good Job!
Ravichanthran P. Jul 15, 2008, 2:28pm EDT
Nice work!
Charity M. Jul 15, 2008, 2:35pm EDT
((( Survival put in anorder of reading it in a survival thought...I like this...very good )))
Rosa See Ya Jul 15, 2008, 3:42pm EDT
Oh Sarah, I love the ending..... that's practically my mantra.....

Every day is a new day.
Sandi S. Jul 15, 2008, 4:22pm EDT
good story idea!
Chelsea R. Jul 15, 2008, 4:29pm EDT
great story! nice job Sarah!
Erin O'Riordan Jul 15, 2008, 4:50pm EDT
Very nice 100-word story.
Sharon P. Jul 15, 2008, 4:59pm EDT
Great story.
Lyn Owen Jul 15, 2008, 5:45pm EDT
I like the format. Tomorrow is another day.
amy s. Jul 15, 2008, 7:04pm EDT
i love it great story
JoAnn C. Jul 15, 2008, 7:35pm EDT
good story
Marge H. Jul 15, 2008, 8:49pm EDT
Excellent format. Hope he or she gets rescued soon. :)
Elaine S. Jul 15, 2008, 8:53pm EDT
Great story Sarah............very well done
Beth G. Jul 15, 2008, 9:10pm EDT
Nice short story! Makes you wonder what will happen next.
Thomas W. Jul 15, 2008, 9:21pm EDT
doesn't that blow chunks! lol...

i agree with what's been said (above): i've always liked the journal format, too. i think i got hooked with Bram Stoker...-either way, you get a "10" on those grounds alone.
good stuff.
Angela A. Jul 15, 2008, 9:40pm EDT
Excellent! I love it!
I love the journal style and I love that it's from the point of view of a survivor.
This could be a series of short stories based on this wreck.
What do you think?
Deb J. Jul 15, 2008, 10:14pm EDT
Sounds like it could be an interesting story!!
Deb J. Jul 15, 2008, 10:14pm EDT
Let's hear some more....:o)
penni d. Jul 15, 2008, 10:27pm EDT
kewl...
James T. Jul 16, 2008, 2:20am EDT
Nicely done...

:O)
Pat M. Jul 16, 2008, 6:37am EDT
That is a good concept for this week's prompt, Sarah, and well executed. I too think the journal format works well here.
edna r. Jul 16, 2008, 10:07am EDT
nice work
Curt L. Jul 16, 2008, 1:00pm EDT
This is great, Sarah!
Amy C. Jul 16, 2008, 1:12pm EDT
very nice!
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Jul 16, 2008, 2:27pm EDT
Great job
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Jul 16, 2008, 2:27pm EDT
10 stars
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Jul 16, 2008, 2:27pm EDT

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The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Jul 16, 2008, 5:49pm EDT
very nice
donna h. Jul 16, 2008, 7:35pm EDT
nice work..love that picture
elizabeth e. Jul 16, 2008, 10:19pm EDT
I liked the format you used. She will either learn how to survive or she will perish. I think she'll survive.
Bethany C. Jul 17, 2008, 3:53am EDT
Great stuff! I enjoyed it!
Cyndie G. Jul 17, 2008, 10:35am EDT
We can do so much more than we think we can. They comes out in our roughest challenges. Your journal entry for Shipwrecked brings that point home. nice job.
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Jul 17, 2008, 10:50am EDT
Nice format. Writer without survival skills shipwrecked.... I see vultures circling overhead....
lynn a. Jul 17, 2008, 11:19am EDT
Hmmm, already taking a day off since there is a tomorrow? That plan has a flaw. Very good drabble. Made me think a bit. I sure hope she plans on getting some things accomplished tomorrow if she wants more tomorrows to come.
Sheila Deeth Jul 17, 2008, 1:50pm EDT
Very neat. Do we get part 3 next week.
John B. Jul 17, 2008, 2:56pm EDT
well that was short and sweet. I know 100 words is not much.. You did good.
Kerrell g. Jul 18, 2008, 12:08am EDT
Well done!
Jan S. Jul 18, 2008, 4:54pm EDT
Excellent! Something tells me this is going to be a short journal. It doesn't sound like the writer is very skilled or motivated for survival.
Sandre M. Jul 18, 2008, 5:27pm EDT
Sarah,
This was really nice. I have to tell you, though, that while I was reading it, all I could think was, "This is the diary of one of the survivors on 'Lost'!"
Granny Janny H. Jul 18, 2008, 10:01pm EDT
I love how you used the prompt.
Jan S. Jul 18, 2008, 10:44pm EDT
Back to say Congrats! Great story!
Tanya P. Jul 18, 2008, 11:18pm EDT
Love the story line and format. Congratulations on your HM!
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Jul 18, 2008, 11:30pm EDT
Congratulations, Sarah.
Pat M. Jul 18, 2008, 11:46pm EDT
Well done. Loved the shipwrecked journal concept.
Ruthe M. Jul 18, 2008, 11:59pm EDT
Congratulations!
Sujata (funnily 'Suji' ) S. Jul 19, 2008, 12:38am EDT
Wow chosen a good format without effort on survival , let go feeling relax yet another day to follow ...

Congratulations Sarah on really good work !!!
elizabeth e. Jul 19, 2008, 12:41am EDT
Congrats...it was an original approach. Well done.
Sarah (I want points) Jul 19, 2008, 10:19am EDT
Thanks guys!
lynn a. Jul 19, 2008, 11:48am EDT
Congratulations, Sarah. It's a very good drabble.
Marge H. Jul 19, 2008, 12:40pm EDT
Congratulations!
Bethany C. Jul 19, 2008, 4:00pm EDT
Congratulations! Good story!
Andrea (Ms. Conservative) L. Jul 19, 2008, 4:28pm EDT
congrats, well done
Austin Cushing Jul 19, 2008, 11:50pm EDT
This comment is to let you know that this content has reached at least five votes and over 8.0 average rating, and as such has been removed from Rating Resurrectionists! Congratulations!
Sheila Deeth Jul 21, 2008, 1:06pm EDT
Congratulations!
Austin Cushing Jul 28, 2008, 2:57am EDT
This comment is to let you know that this content is no longer a perfect ten, and as such is no longer among Best of the Worst! Better luck next time, and check out this week's Leaderboard to see who's on top!

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