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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: STRESSED - Begins January 18 / Ends January 25 (01/18/18)
I live in a townhouse, and I am about to move in about 2 months. I am excited about it because my family and I would live in a apartment. I would not have to put out the garbage outside of our house or I would not have to replace our washing machine or dryer when it breaks down.



I am also pretty stressed about our fridge which is leaking out from the bottom, and I try to remind myself that I would have a fridge which is provided by the building in which is where I will be moving to.



I took time to thank God for helping me to find a place in which we all like, and that the people at the building are pet friendly I have two cats. They are pretty clean, and they don't have major health issues.

I am also afraid that my husband may lose his apartment key. He has lost a few house keys before, and I had to keep duplicating keys. I try to tell myself that the super attendants would have a master key for the building.



I also feel stressed about moving, and I also am looking forward to moving into a apartment. I pray that it would be a good thing for us, and that it would be neighbourhood friendly. They also have a recreation where tenants like to socialize, and have coffee.
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Jenny Fulton 
01/26/18
This was an interesting look at the stress and responsibilities related to living in two different kinds of houses.

Red ink: there were some grammatical and mechanical errors and the ending felt a bit sudden. It would have been good to tie both kinds of stress together with some ending thoughts on how the mc is going to move forward in regards to that stress.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
01/27/18
You did a nice job of writing on topic. Moving is definitely one of the bigger stressors in life. In order to make this more gripping for the reader, you need to include more details. Show me what the MC is going through instead of just telling. For example, I might edit like this:
Walking into my townhouse, I look around and suddenly my heart starts pounding as sweat builds up on my upper lips. <i> I can't wait to move in two months.</i>
I groan as I grab the garbage and trudge down the steps out into the pouring rain.
This is just a quick example to show what I mean by trying to paint a picture for the reader. You can show why taking the garbage out might be a pain instead of just telling.
You have some great thoughts here though, and the more you write, the easier it will be to show things like this. I might also encourage you to have the MC speak the prayer. It'll show readers different ways to pray while adding depth to your character. You have a good idea with the title of adventures in moving, next you just need to bring all that stress right to the reader. Keep writing and I'd also encourage you to read and comment on other challenges too, in all levels. I look forward to reading more of your stories.
C D Swanson 
01/28/18
Moving is such an enormous and emotional upheaving. The thought of moving is unsettling but, God will show us the way when it's necessary.

Good job with the topic.

Blessings~
Larry Whittington
01/30/18
I would like to stress that each paragraph should have main thought that holds it together. Other sentences will make it fall apart.
Here is an example from your piece. These two sentences in the same paragraph don't seem to fit together.

" I have two cats. They are pretty clean, and they don't have major health issues."

Tell about the apartments being "pet friendly" in one paragraph and then in the next paragraph tell how nice and clean they are.

There will be less confusion that way.

I know what you mean about stress in moving. We have had to do it with 3, 4, and 5 kids. Others will also relate to your stress.

You will have many life experiences to write about. Keep them coming.
Susan Montaperto
01/30/18
Moving is always tough. You gave a nice contrast about the problems and concerns.
Bonnie Bowden 
02/03/18
Congratulations on your 3rd place finish in the Beginners category, Cheryl.

While most people want a house, I like an apartment because I don't have the money for the repairs and upkeep.

I hope you have a good experience in your new place.

There are some good suggestions listed in the comments about how to improve your story.