Reflections of a Starship Pilot

Posted on Thursday, 4 June 2020 - 10:33am by Lieutenant JG Yolen *

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Personal log Stardate 302577.3,

The away mission was particularly interesting. I was paired with a rather lively young scientist and I must say I did enjoy his company. The planet we went to was most interesting. The high Ferengi presence was ... fascinating. I even managed to acquire a hardbound Rules of Acquisition book. I look forward to tucking into that a bit later tonight with a nice cup of tea.

It has been days now since we've picked up our new CO and have returned to the station. I must say I needed a few days to centre myself. It has been a difficult time. I find myself thinking of Denobula and my family. They turned their back on me so long ago and part of me is still angry while another part of me...well that part of me wants to reach out to see if all these years apart have netted anything in their growth and evolution. Will I reach out? No, probably not. I will however think more seriously on it.

In other news I did manage to find a companion for a couple of nights on the station. It was most enjoyable and allowed me time to ... well just rest and relax and turn my mind off. A most pleasant experience.

I believe that I am now ready to handle things. I got the good news that I shall not be getting a roommate and that makes me delighted. I have turned the spare little sleeping cell into a creative room where I can meditate, work on my crafts, read. A place to simply be. I find that I shall speak with the XO about making the lack of roommate a permanent thing.

I did find out that we are getting in a new pilot. I believe they said her name was Echo. I am, indeed, looking forward to seeing her and meeting her. It would be nice to have a fellow pilot to speak with that knows how to actually fly. Poor Ensign Hopkins could not cut it and has been ordered off ship.

I am settling in for the most part and as we get deeper into the year I am looking forward to what the year may bring. I feel myself bubbling with excitement at the prospect of all that we will see and all that we will encounter and feel. The ship is starting to feel like home, it is an unusual feeling.

I am impressed at the development classes that are being offered here aboard ship and I wanted to take the XO's meditation course. It is apparently popular. I got on a wait list that I am happy to say I am top of now.

Another course I am looking forward to taking is Journaling therapy. It shall be a challenge and I cannot wait to see what it is about.

Well I suppose it's time to get on with my evening. It is our last night here on the station and I have a few things I need to pick up before the party for Commander Victrix and her taking leave of us. I will then have my tea when I return and start my book. Tomorrow is a day off as Echo will be taking flight point. I believe I have earned my rest and look forward to it.

Computer, end log and save.

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