May 19, 2024
It’s been two weeks since I boarded the colony ship bound for Centi-526c, a newly discovered exoplanet 555 light-years from Earth. As I gaze out the observation deck window, watching the familiar blue and green marble of my home planet disappear into the distance, and I can hardly believe this is real.
Just a month ago, I was living a repetitious and dull life on Earth – going to my boring job, coming home to an empty apartment, wondering if there was anything else out there for me. Then the big announcement came to me: humanity’s first interstellar colony mission was accepting applications, and I knew I had to apply.
To my surprise, I was selected as one of the 100 volunteers to make the 50-year journey to this unknown world. It was a huge risk, of course. Leaving everything I knew behind to start a new life on a planet we know virtually nothing about. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized I had nothing to lose.
My parents passed away years ago, and I’ve been down ever since, struggling to find what my purpose is. This was my chance to be part of something greater, to be a pioneer in humanity’s expansion into the stars. How could I turn that opportunity down?
Now, as I watch Earth shrink to a tiny blue dot in the blackness of space, I feel a mix of emotions. 
Overwhelming excitement, of course – the chance to be one of the first humans to set foot on an alien world is not quite believable. But there’s also a deep sense of loss and uncertainty. I’m leaving behind everything I’ve ever known, and moving towards the unknown.
Will I be able to adapt to life on this new planet? What challenges will we face? And most importantly, will I finally find the sense of purpose and belonging that had left me wondering for so long?
These questions keep me awake at night, as I try to accept my massive decision. But when I look out at the infinite expanse of stars surrounding us, I’m reminded of how vast and wondrous the universe is. And I know that whatever lies ahead, I’m a part of humanity’s greatest adventure yet.
This is only the beginning. Our colony ship is just a single speck in the cosmic ocean, but together with my fellow pioneers, I’m determined to make our mark on the final frontier. The future of our species depends on it.
Wish me luck, Earth. I’m off to blaze a trail to the stars.
First things first, I really love your title hahaha. Also, the way to tell your story is really special and amazing because this is like a “blog”, kind of like writing diaries everyday, noting down what you do what you see. Using first-person perspective really let the readers dip into your story. The addition of pictures and display them well with your text is really good, too.
thank you.
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I fully agree with ruaruarua’s comment.
This is very accessible and clearly written. It also demonstrates maturity in the expression of your thoughts.
I am also very impressed with the layout. In fact, I’m not even sure if I know how to do that myself 😮