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slow_dawn
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And Now, Here's Jim with the Weather (A Holonet reporter's Diary) - update #6 - 4 April 2008
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Title: And Now, Here's Jim with the Weather (at least thats the title for now i might change it. oh, and the main characters name is NOT Jim)
Author: slow_dawn i.e. ryan.
Timeframe: AoTC-ROTS, in that era
Characters: OCs, and who knows who else.
Genre: some of everything I imagine--humor, drama, angst, a little romance even
Summary: The musings of a HoloNet reporter.
Notes: Written for the “Dear Diary” – challenge. Thank you brodiew for betaing.
A little clarification:
You really could almost read these independently of each other if you so desired, cos within Derek's greater plot arc, there will be many little vignettes of things that he sees or has seen along the way.
~~~~~ this means that Derek has decided to break into story mode or return to diary mode
~~ this means a scene change while in story mode
While in story mode, Derek’s thoughts will typically be italicized.
So here I am—page one of a very empty diary. Yes, you read correctly, page one. My mother is a bit eccentric, she loves antiques and this paper diary fascinated her. She always wanted me to be a writer, and what better way to pique my interest than with a diary? So I received a diary for my birthday almost fifteen years ago. What she just didn’t realize was that a ten-year-old boy couldn’t be bothered by writing about anything; much less write it in a diary. I had known, as all young boys did, that diaries were for girls.
So, I unceremoniously cast it aside and didn’t give it another thought. But as mothers have a certain way of knowing more about us than we do, she kept the diary.
I once heard that journaling can be therapeutic—a way to relieve stress. With the state of things today, we could all use a little less stress. I decided to dig up my old forgotten diary.
You may be wondering why I’m writing to you. After all, this is a diary--isn't it supposed to be secret? Well, I fancy myself a bit of a story-teller. I’m a HoloNet reporter, so you might say that telling stories is my life. That’s why I am going to tell you a story. This will be my story of course, but I hope it will be more than that. Hopefully, it will be the story of the homeless old man from Coruscant’s sub-levels, the refugee family from Jabiim, and many others I hope to find along the way. I want to bring you the story of a galaxy torn by civil war; the story that the HoloNet won’t let me to tell you.
But before you begin to think that I am some great bearer of truth and knowledge, remember this, I’m just a man writing a diary. I don’t think that it will change the galaxy; that would be giving me more credit than I deserve. What I do hope is that, maybe someday, one person might read this and be able to see all the things I have seen, and will continue to see, through my work. And maybe, just maybe, this diary will open someone’s eyes to the realities of our war-torn galaxy. Hey, a guy can dream can’t he?
To open people’s eyes to galactic injustice—isn’t that why any young man or women goes into journalism? I’d like to think so.
But enough with this philosophizing, I’d like to leave you with this—the caf today at work was as terrible as always and I lost my keys. There now that’s more like any diary I’ve heard of.
Oh, and by the way, didn’t anyone ever tell you not to read another person’s diary?
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misssolo
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1/2/07 1:26pm
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good job slow_dawn!
i like it!
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Star_Angel
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I really liked this and I can’t wait until I get to read more.
And please, if you have a pm list, could you add me to it.
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Aiden_Sanic
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You know something...
Your the first story I've read in these boards for quite a long time. This was very refreshing. Please put me on your PM list, this is very good.
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slow_dawn
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Thanks for reading everyone, and I'm glad you were refreshed Aiden. I should have a new entry up rather soon.
So here is the PM list!
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Lea-El
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1/3/07 8:39am
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Good start Dawn can I get on your pm list Please.
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slow_dawn
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Lea-El - Thank you. Yes, you can definitely be added to the PM list.
Right so here is entry number two...enjoy! And thank you brodiew for the beta.
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Hello again. Another standard year has recently come to a close. With the promise of a new year, people everywhere I go seem to be possessed by an unexplainable optimism. Curious, especially when one considers the state of things. I suppose there is a sense of renewal, new beginnings even, that accompany such a day. But that’s just it, it’s just a day. Do I feel any different? Well, other than the after effect of the office party, no. But seriously, all flippancy aside, do I now see the galaxy through rose colored glasses? I don’t know about you, but I don’t feel any great rebirth.
So, how do I see the new year? I see it as a time to thank the Force or whatever is out there for keeping me and those I care about going for another year. Just last week we found out that Erik, who’d been with the Net longer than any of us, was killed on some outer-rim world. That could easily have been me in his place. It just makes you think—no one is really safe anymore.
Let’s just imagine for a moment that there is no war raging all around us, forget all my philosophizing, and focus on what is truly important: the office holiday party— simultaneously the most dreaded and highly anticipated engagement in an employee’s happy life.
What?! You never knew this? It’s quite true. Socially, this seemingly harmless gathering of co-workers will make or break you. This is the social engagement of the year—the perfect opportunity to schmooze with the boss, to ascend the rickety social and career ladders to the top of the pecking order! Well, that’s what my friend Kyra would have me believe, but I don’t buy it. To me it seems all seems like a lot to do over nothing. All I did was enjoy the food and chat with some friends. But then, I’m nowhere near as ambitious as Kyra.
Our bosses love Kyra. She’s the ideal employee it seems. She is definitely one of those über-employees that lesser mortals, like myself, love to hate. And I probably would if we weren’t such close friends. I went to university and graduated with Kyra. She’s a bit like the sister I never had.
Anyway, back to the office party. I wondered if we would even have it this year. I shouldn’t have worried though. Our little branch of the HoloNet is run by a married couple, but don’t let that lull you into believing they are kindhearted rays of sunshine—they love galactic chaos, and all the wonderful stories that come with. What’s the best way to create chaos on a galactic level, you ask? Why a civil war of course! They couldn’t be happier with the state of things. Apparently, it’s great business.
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This is proceeding nicely, padawan. I love the whisically cavalier tone of the narrator. It make the fic flow very well. You character is interesting. I look forward to leaning more about him.
Keep it up! 
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That was amazing.
So, how do I see the new year? I see it as a time to thank the Force or whatever is out there for keeping me and those I care about going for another year. Just last week we found out that Erik, who’d been with the Net longer than any of us, was killed on some outer-rim world. That could easily have been me in his place. It just makes you think—no one is really safe anymore.
I loved the meaning behind those lines.
Great job on this one as well and I’m looking forward to read more.
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It is amazing how the change of a date affects people.
Thanks for the pm 
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Wow. You are truely an amazing writer, you know that? Absolutely fantsic job! Your character's voice is really, turely alive. It's wonderful, and it flows so smoothly and perfectly together. It seems so natural, so real. Please PM me with updates!
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brodiew - Thanks master. Cavalier, eh? I like it.
Star_Angel - Thanks, Star!
I loved the meaning behind those lines. Yes, they ring true not only for those in the story, but for us in the 'real' world as well, with all the crazy scary stuff in the world.
Lea-El - Thanks for the read. Quite true. I'm not gonna lie I felt optimistic about the new year on New Year's, myself.
DancesWithBlasters - Amazing!?? I think I'm blushing. I'm glad you think the character seems real. I'll gladly PM you.
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I love the almost-sarcasticness of your character Slow_Dawn. You really feel as if the man is writing in his journal expressing his thoughts he dare not say outloud.
Bravo again. 
Can't wait for more!
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Aiden_Sanic - Thanks. That is what i was going for, so I'm glad you liked the man's voice.
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You may be wondering why I’m writing to you. After all, this is a diary. Isn’t it supposed to be secret? Well, I fancy myself a bit of a story-teller. I’m a HoloNet reporter, so you might say that telling stories is my life. That’s why I am going to tell you a story. This will be my story of course, but I hope it will be more than that. Hopefully, it will be the story of the homeless old man from Coruscant’s sub-levels, the refugee family from Jabiim, the Jedi Padawan who saved his master, the list goes on. I hope to bring you the story of a galaxy torn by civil war; the story that the HoloNet won’t let me to tell you.
But before you begin to think that I am some great bearer of truth and knowledge, remember this, I’m just a man writing a diary. I don’t think that it will change the galaxy; that would be giving me more credit than I deserve. What I do hope is that, maybe someday, one person might read this and be able to see all the things I have seen, and will continue to see, through my work. And maybe, just maybe, this diary will open someone’s eyes to the realities of our war-torn galaxy.
Wow, I like the nice twist you've given this one slow_dawn.
What’s the best way to create chaos on a galactic level, you ask? Why a civil war of course! They couldn’t be happier with the state of things. Apparently, it’s great business.
 Much like the weathermen who keep tell you to tune in at 11 to find out how much snow we'll be getting, and it never ever even snows; it's all about ratings. 
Great diary s_w!
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Are we going to get an update soon? Or will you leave me here dying to hear more? Now, you wouldn't want that, would you?
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