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About me

Hi hi hi! I’m Lune, commonly pronounced ‘loon’, ‘loon-ay’, ‘loon-eh’, ‘loon-ey’ or whatever floats your pronunciation boat.
I go by the pronouns of she/her, and I’m a slightly artsy bookworm (as well as theater kid) in the Ecstatically Stubborn Turtle (EST) timezone who spends most of their time, you guessed it, READING! It’s quite probably the one thing I do most in life besides sleeping, breathing, eating, and other things that one can’t really live without doing. My favorite books are The Hunger Games (specifically Ballad and Sunrise), The Inheritance Games, The Naturals, Little Women, Anne of Green Gables, Keeper of the Lost Cities, and so many others.
My favorite genres to read are fantasy, mystery, mythology, and real-fi, especially fantasy and mystery! Fantasy has been my favorite for a while, but Mystery has begun to start catching up.
Enough about books.
(Who are we kidding? There’s never enough.)
As far as music tastes go, I’m all for Taylor Swift (I’m a huge Swiftie), Sierra Sikora, whom most of you will not have heard of, and…. broadway! All different kinds: sweet love songs, huge dance numbers, comedic characters singing about something very funny, non-comedic characters being very funny, power songs, villain songs, and really anything.
My favorite genres to write are…. pretty much the same as the genres I read in. Mostly fantasy. I write a LOT of fantasy. But Bi-fi and Mystery are definitely close seconds!
I also love bugs. Some of my favorites are roly-polies, moths, and cicadas! They’re exceedingly adorable to me, although I know most people don’t think so.
I’ve recently been getting more into chess. As it turns out, I love it. Everything about it is perfect to me; the feel of the pieces, the satisfaction of capturing pieces, and how nothing feels unexpected or even too competitive.
My favorite sport is tetherball. Sadly, I’ve only played it a couple times, considering there isn’t exactly a tetherball team nearby. I’m not sure there’s even a public tetherball pole I can practice with. So that’s that. Hopefully my tetherball dreams will be secured in the near future!
So, that’s me. Lune. A book-reading, theater-obsessed, bug-loving, chess-playing, and tetherball-hopeful writer and SWCer with a love for chaos.

Experience

I’ve participated in three sessions of SWC and am currently participating 3 sessions of other camps, summing up to 5 sessions altogether.
It doesn’t sound like a lot, I know, but each one has given me a lot of knowledge in leadership, writing, and how Scratch camps work.
I started SWC in March ‘25 with no knowledge of what I was getting myself into. I sort of ended my first session that way too. I wasn’t very active; yes, signed up for the critiquaire once, did a few of the dailies, participated in my cabin (Fantasy)’s storyline and did a word war or two, but I didn’t truly become part of the community until my second session.
In Bi-fi July ‘25, I felt like I was rediscovering SWC. The session before, I had in no way had any idea of the chaos and wonderfulness that this place really was. I did every part of it that a camper could: weeklies, dailies, word wars, critiquaires, storyline, the writing competition, but most of all the chaos and sense of belonging that comes with being truly a part of this amazing writing community.
My last session, Fairy Tales November ‘25, I was a bit less active in the activities themselves, but I found the same support if not more in the chaotic people that make SWC what it truly is: a place for writers to find motivation, ideas, and friendship that will keep you going even through hard times, whether in writing or mind.
My other notable experience in Scratch camps would be (Co)Leader Application Support Center. I’m currently hosting (C)LASC with Cat and Kiara, and I had given me so much knowledge into what (co)leading is like. I’ve never done anything quite like it, and I absolutely love it. It’s a level of commitment that I’ve had a taste of before but never fully comprehended it, and it’s taught me so much about time management, making decisions, compromising, and a lot of other things.
As for writing experience in general, I have been a writer for around 4 years. I’m not sure my ideas were truly coherent enough to be turned into actual writing before then! Before SWC, the only things I wrote were school assignments or a novel (sadly, I have never finished a novel. However, I do have around 12 abandoned ones in my Google drive!). And then I joined SWC, and I realized there was a lot more to writing than novels and school assignments. Now my Google drive is filled with dailies and weeklies!
I don’t have any accolades or awards for my writing. I don’t usually enter in any contests or anything like that besides for SWC, and I’ve never won anything for that. I’m not really that type of writer. I write to enjoy myself and to laugh and to get my ideas out on paper.
With leadership positions, I haven’t had as much as I would like, but the ones I have had have actually been extremely helpful and I learned a lot from them! I was co-president of a student-run group that lasted much longer than anyone would’ve expected, and president of the Student Council, which was definitely one of the biggest leadership positions I’ve been in. I also helped start a book club, which has been going on for almost a year, even if there is no set ‘leader’ of that, and I’ve actually learned a lot from that, bringing me help with planning, compromising, keeping peace, and more. I definitely tend to veer towards the leader side in group projects as well, most of the time being the one keeping everyone else on track.
SWC is amazing. This community is unlike anything else I’ve ever done, and it’s so so important to me. I love it. It’s brought me skills in both leadership and writing, because although I haven’t (co)led a cabin yet, there’s something about it that just helps with leadership (and I think we all know why it helps with writing). I can’t name it; I don’t know what it is, exactly, that helps, but there’s something there that helps me check the things I need to check, to manage my time, and to just do a better job at working.
To be completely honest, I know I’m not the most experienced person applying for co-leader, in writing or leadership. My journey to a full-fledged writer and leader might not be done yet. But that is why I want to be a co-leader. I want this experience. I want to take another step in that journey.

Cabin Preferences

I’d be happy to co-lead any cabin this session. I’ve never co-led before, so any and all of them will be an adventure!
I have plenty of ideas for storylines, but seeing as I’m not ready for a leader role, it’s probably for the best if I don’t take up too much space here (insert a large and disappointed sigh here).
On a more realistic note, I would love to do anything fantasy-mythology related, mystery-related, or, for more specific preferences, Script, Lyric, Journalism, Fantasy, Mythology, Gothic, Mystery (a lighter mystery sounds amazing, and it would be such a nice change, but I’m up for nearly any kind of mystery), Classics, Magical Realism, and Poetry, or anything related to those. However, I would *prefer* not to lead Action, Romance, Contemporary, Sci-fi, or Horror, although it would depend almost completely on the storyline, but considering I am not a huge fan of writing or reading these genres, it might not be the very best thing for me. However, I have seen versions of these that looked incredible, so I’m not ruling anything out!
As for TCTWNTW, I would be happy to lead it this session! Although I slightly prefer the competitive side of SWC, I’m definitely up for a more relaxed cabin this session.

Excerpt

You can find my excerpt here!

Time Dedication

I expect to be able to dedicate at least one hour or more every day to SWC, except for Monday, when I have theater and don’t have much free time. School, the occasional unexpected activity after school, and weekend trips might lessen my time on a weekly basis, but I will try my best to at least notify you that I’ll be gone for that afternoon. Theater is my only weekly extracurricular and takes up two hours after school, so although I can’t offer much time, you can expect at the very least a check-in to make sure everything’s going all right.
I expect to be able to dedicate 2-3 hours to SWC on weekends, and 1-2 on weekdays.
If I were to be unavailable for a day or more, I’d let my team know in advance. During February, I might be on vacation for a week at most, that week falling around the 14th to the 22nd. I can still work on brainstorming during this time, I just might not be online.
I believe that’s all as far as plans go- if anything whatsoever changes, I won’t delay in letting my team know!

Time Management

To be completely honest, I’m not the best at time management. It’s often my greatest setback in getting things done. I’m working on it, though; in fact this app itself I would say is one of my greatest accomplishments in time management. So it goes to show I’m getting better at it.
A huge weakness in time management for me would be procrastination. I know it’s a rather common problem, especially for SWCers, so an answer like this is probably pretty common in apps. However, since it’s one of my biggest issues with time management, I feel the need to make it especially clear. What often happens for me is I’ll see something I have to do, shrug it off, forget about it, and then the deadline creeps up on me without me noticing and suddenly I’m rushing to get it done.
However, I’ve been getting better at this. Instead of just telling myself ‘I’ll do it whenever I feel like it’, I make a firm plan for when I’m going to do it. Instead of always thinking I’ll do it it after dinner, when I’m tired and forgetful, I’ll do it in the morning, on the bus, or right after I get home from school.
Another weakness would be putting too much on myself to do. I have a hard time saying no to people; more often than not you can find me saying ‘I’ll do it for homework’ when my group isn’t done with something even though someone else has more time than me; setting myself up with an idea that’s way too complicated for the set amount of time; or volunteering to do something, trying to forget about the other stuff I already have going on. Then I’ll get home and get incredibly overwhelmed by all of the stuff I have to do. Lately, I’ve been trying to get as much done in class as possible and only give myself one thing to do at home instead of five.
I’m definitely getting there. With the last big school project I did, I made the huge mistake of coming up with a complicated 6-part stop motion video, and we only had a week to do it. Even less for me, as I took 3 of those days practicing and getting my supplies together. When the deadline came, I only had one of those parts finished. It shouldn’t have been a surprise; I knew how long stop motion took, but I wanted to do something incredible. Instead of freaking out when I didn’t finish, however, I adapted it and turned it into a new video based completely off of the one part.
I’m getting a thousand times better at this whole time management thing, and I’m still improving, day after day.
To combat these weaknesses, let’s move on to some strengths.
Even though I procrastinate to extreme amounts, I’m good at efficiency. When I start something, I don’t move slowly. I get everything I can done in the time that I have, so I almost always finish with a project that satisfies the requirements! This could help me when I need to get something like a storyline project done quickly for whatever reason!
Another thing would be determination. If I make up my mind to do something, or get something done, I will get it done, no matter what happens in the process. If I decide that I’m going to write that long introduction in 10 minutes because I have to go eat dinner, I absolutely will. If something is worth doing to me, I’ll do it.
Focusing would be another one of my natural abilities. When I start working, I’ll keep working. I’m good at not getting distracted in things like this- I can put all of my mind towards one thing and feel motivated in the process, especially when I have an achievable goal in mind. I’m able to push my mind into something for hours at a time, especially if that something has to do with writing.
I’m flexible- if there are bumps on the road or I’m not in a great spot to achieve my original goal, I’ll shift my plan towards whatever works in the scenario. If I end up on a surprise vacation on the weekend I was planning to do something for the storyline online, I can draft out an introduction or draw a draft for a thumbnail to get that out of the way instead. If I realize that the way I’m doing something isn’t going to work, I’ll change the rest of my project to fit the new way.
Despite my many weaknesses, I think that time management is something that I’m really getting better at. My list of strengths is slowly getting longer; and although I think that these issues might stay with me for a long time, the ways I’m dealing with them will go with them every step of the way. I can do a good job in this position because I know my faults and I know how to push through them, so I can do everything I need to do.

Collaboration + Assets

Collaboration is an interesting thing for me. I enjoy it a lot when I have ideas and a group that’s easy to work with- but I can get stressed quickly in a situation where my partners are hard to work with, or I can’t figure out what to do with the task at hand.
I’ll start with my strengths in collaboration.
I’m actually pretty open-minded, and I’ll go along with almost anything in a group project, even if I can get pretty bossy, something that will most definitely come up in the weaknesses section. I’m good at combining ideas to make compromises if people can’t agree- I’m a peacemaker, so you can count on my doing whatever I can to prevent an argument.
I love organization and will happily assign roles or create a schedule or timetable or anything like that!
I’m almost always full of ideas and, unless I feel stressed or unheard, will definitely share them if I think they could help. Similarly, I’m a problem-solver, so I’m often pretty quick to offer a solution to a problem if I’m given a little bit of time to think.
Although I’m sort of naturally bossy, I’m more than willing and capable of letting other people take the steering wheel.
Now, we move on to my weaknesses.
In group work, I have two problems I tend to get myself into: I step back and just go with what everyone else says because no one listens to me, or try to take control. Neither of these strategies always end up perfectly; if I feel like I’m not being heard, I’ll be too shy to say anything if I have a good idea, and if I get too bossy I might end up not listening to others. Sadly, for some reason I’m hardwired to try to have things under my control.
These two problems are both huge umbrellas for my other problems.
In the first scenario, I’m usually afraid to tell people if I can’t get something done, or am not okay with something, or need to take a break, for fear I’ll annoy them or derail the whole thing. This is probably one of my biggest problems in collaboration, but I’m working on it. I’m trying to speak up and ask for help. My hope is that by the end of this school year I’ll be braver and more able to voice my problems.
And in the second scenario, when I think that my idea is better, or when I’m not a fan of someone else’s idea, I might really push for my idea or get upset or stressed. This leads to either other people being slightly hurt or me not being able to accomplish what I could if I wasn’t stressed.
But I’m trying to get better. At the beginning of each group project (or anything similar) I explain to my partners my problem and ask them to, whenever I start to get too bossy or pushy or anything like that, tell me. This has helped me so much, and not even as much in practice as the idea of it. Even just explaining it helps my brain realize how to let go of it’s tight grip. I honestly can’t even remember a time when anyone has told me that I’m getting too pushy after I explained it.
Lastly, this one is sort of both a strength and a weakness. Mostly a weakness, but occasionally it can help me make things better.
My perfectionism and people-pleaser-ness.
I have an insatiable need to make everything perfect and not disappoint anyone. If I can’t get something right, it stresses me out so much. So, so much. And under a bit of criticism, I usually won’t fail to crumple inside. Less so in SWC, I will admit, but this is still my biggest problem with collaboration. I’m really, truly trying my best to hold my head up when someone tells me to change how I’m doing something, and to realize that not everything needs to be the best thing I’ve ever created. I’ve been putting a lot of pressure on myself to be perfect, and it brings me a lot of stress. So I’m trying, really trying, to get better at it.
Assets time!
I, like any other co-leader, will give you another set of hands, another mind with different ideas to contribute, and someone to talk to.
But a few things that are more unique to me: for starters, I love making ciphers and riddles, even if I’m not the best at the latter.
I enjoy research, though I have limitations set by my parents about the things I’m looking up.
I’m happy to dive into Canva and design a thumbnail or create a slideshow, although my coding skills are practically non-existent.
I obviously love writing, so narrative introductions and such are a joy.
I’m decent at art, so feel free to give me the job of making profile pictures, so long as I’m capable of drawing the pictures in question.
Cabin planning is definitely something at the top of my list as far as things I’m looking forward to, and I can contribute loads of ideas. I can also provide chaos and silliness, of course, especially in desperate times, otherwise known as when the mood is starting to get stressful or someone is getting upset, but really any time.

One Quality

There are a lot of leadership qualities out there. It’s so hard to pick just one. And beyond just the meaning, what the quality implies.
But the one thing I’ve always admired in a leader is being friendly.
It doesn’t sound that important upon first glance.
But when you think back to the cabins you’ve loved the most, how many of them were because your (co)leaders felt less like outsiders and more like friends?
When I first joined SWC, I kind of viewed (co)leaders as these intimidating figures who weren’t really part of the community. This wasn’t to any fault of anyone in the community. It was my mind, all in all.
But when I actually tried to talk to my (co)leaders, I immediately noticed that they weren’t terrifying at all.
They weren’t really any different from me.
So if I’m chosen to be a co-leader this session, I have my heart set on making it feel like a digital home for my campers.
And when I say friendliness, I don’t mean being gregarious or super social or extraverted.
I mean being welcoming. Being understanding. Being a part of the cabin, not just someone co-leading it.
I don’t think a cabin is really worth its salt if it’s not welcoming. If the (co)leaders don’t feel like people you can talk to, people who understand.
I know I can embody this trait as a co-leader because I know what it feels like to be able to talk to your (co)leader.
I also know that I can be a co-leader without letting go of the chaos that creates the heart of SWC.
So my trait isn’t that I’m experienced, because as you’ve seen in my experience section, I’m at the very beginning of my writing and leadership journey.
It isn’t that I’m the best at time management, because I’m not.
I don’t think that those things truly make a cabin.
I think that having a bond with the people in your cabin, not being scared of them, is what makes a cabin.
So that’s why my one quality is friendliness. Because a cabin isn’t truly a good cabin without it. Because I think I can hold on to my chaos and enthusiasm and all of the things that make a co-leader truly ‘friendly’ even while being busy with cabin planning. I’m not going to separate myself from this community because I'm co-leading a cabin.

Cabin Atmosphere

“A welcoming, energetic, and close-knit community with motivation, chaos, inside jokes, support for both personal and SWC-related writing, and intriguing storylines abound, and just a sprinkle of friendly competition!” (188 characters excluding spaces)

Checkboxes

A.
✓ I can add words consistently throughout camp so long as it is through either Canva or Scratch, as my Google account will share personal information.
✓ I’m completely willing to share a SWC promotional project!
B. As said, I can only add words if this is something done through Scratch and/or Canva, but as long as this is not a problem, then no, there is nothing mention in the FAQ that I cannot complete!
C. After 5 or more days of inactivity, I will contact my team member to see if they are still on the site and ask if they are still going to be actively helping with the cabin, and in the case that they say they will not be active or give no response, I will try a few days reassigning the roles given to that person, giving more of my time towards the cabin, and see if we are able to work as well in their absence. If not, I will work with the rest of my team (if said team exists) and find the most likely candidate to help in our cabin as well as asking for advice from past (co)leaders who have delt with the same problem before.
In case of expected inactivity on my side, I will let my team know if there is even a slight chance it might happen and help them decide what to do in my absence instead of letting them figure it out themselves.

Bonus Question

Oooh, what a fun bonus question we have here… I’d have to say a sea bunny because of their chaoticness- it’s a nudibranch disguised as a bunny!
What more could you really want? Also, it’s adorable. That too.

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hey there!! im zy (he/him) an artist, writer, avid trampoline enthusiast, and member of the world's worst timezone (pst </3)!! im a dual enrollment student currently working through a few challenging but fun classes, on my way to graduating!

art | ive been doing digital art since i was ten years old, and ive only gotten more and more interested in it as ive grown older! being creative in multiple ways has hugely helped me express my life and inner world, something thats invaluable to me.

writing | i think this one might be a little obvious… well, anyway, i love writing and coming up with unique character and story concepts. right now, im working on a rough draft for my novel and hoping to finish it by the end of the year!!

trampoline | theres no trampoline emoji so you'll just have to imagine it ;D

in addition to my main hobbies, i also enjoy blahaj, playing video games, making videos, working out, and singing! i try to spend a good amount of time on my hobbies and interests, because it means a lot to me that im able to do them.

having a list of goals has helped me so much in previous sessions and in life in general! with that in mind, here are my march goals, irregardless of role.

- write 40k words!
this session i want to write 40k! between my novel and all my other projects, im feeling pretty confident about it

- write 30k in my novel
while its currently sitting at about 14k, i'm hoping to get it to 50/60k during march! i have a bit of trouble committing to my novels, but this is a story i really want to tell.

- do twenty dailies and all four weeklies!
the daily and weekly prompts are always so much fun to do, so this session i want to make an effort to do as many of them as i can. i think this number should be super reasonable, and i'm really excited to give this a go!

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yes, i have! this will be my eighteenth session, and (fingers crossed) fifth session co/leading! you can find all my session experience here. my first time leading in march 2024 was a total blast and i got to learn what goes into being a good leader and team member, and when i led again in november of the same year, i got closer to my team and put more effort into a detailed storyline. in march of 2025, i gave my all into hitting my word goal and creating an experience that my campers and team would be sure to remember. finally, in july, i spent more time interacting with my cabinmates while working through all my personal projects!! if i get the chance to lead in this coming session, i want to make an effort to get to know as many people as possible and try something i haven't done before.

most of my leading experience is online, but outside of swc, ive volunteered, working for my family's business, and led projects at school! this year, i want to expand on that even more by taking on new leadership roles where i can learn what goes into teamwork and communication. as far as writing goes, since i've been doing for so long, i've taken a whole host of classes and courses on everything from setting to dialogue. ive learned a ton from all of these, but recently, my focus has been on growing my consistency as a writer so i can finally tell the stories ive been dreaming up.

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when it comes to cabins, im not picky! non-fi and romance are the only two i likely wouldn't accept a role in–while i would be absolutely honored to be considered, i dont think i would be best suited to lead either of these cabins due to my lack of favorability towards them. as for tctwnw, i would not be interested in leading it this session; though, depending primarily on the plans for the cabin, i could be interested in co-leading it!

i would love to lead any cabin with an original storyline, and i'd be more than happy to contribute to an existing idea or come up with a new one! here are my cabin preferences:
*not ordered

love!!!
- dystopian
- thriller
- dark fantasy
- horror
- any _punk cabin (lunarpunk march 26?? :eyes
- apocalyptic
- sci-fi
- mystery

yes!
- action
- fantasy
- adventure
- myth
- poem/poetry
- folklore
- tragedy

not a big fan
- non-fi
- romance
- hi-fi
- real-fi

now, its time for the ideas!!
ideas tba

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i would reasonably expect to dedicate one and a half to two and a half hours to swc daily! my time online will be hindered in some parts of january and february, due to traveling, but it should be more than manageable and ill still be able to respond often! beyond that, my only commitments are school and potentially work. i consider myself to be very good at managing my time and ensuring everything is completed and done on schedule, so i dont have any concerns about my responsibilities as a co/leader!

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skills:
- organized
i consider myself to be a very organized person, from my bathroom drawers to my entire life! i really enjoy making to-do lists, planning, and thinking ahead. utilizing this has allowed me to get things done ahead of time, maintaining efficiency in such a way that everyone can still contribute, so we have time left to add meaningful additions!

- adaptability
i can quickly and easily adapt to new situations within a role. in swc, this mostly applies to inactivity or unexpected developments, all of which i am completely prepared to handle!

shortcomings:
- easily distracted
my lack of procrastination is made up for by being extremely easily distracted. if i have a new idea, its more than likely ill immediately drop what im doing to start project 5483 of the day, abandoning my responsibilities in the process. to account for this, recently, ive been writing down my ideas as soon as a get them, but not working on them until i've thought it through for a little while (at least a full day). this gives me time to finish what i'm already working on, ensures i still get to keep the idea somewhere close by, and let my mind think of ways to expand on it, so i can stay on track while still expressing that creative urge!!

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strengths:
- open minded
- communication


weaknesses:
- overconfidence
unfortunately, i tend to be a bit of an over-optimist with an overconfidence that everything will work itself out without my intervention.


in addition to my strengths, i have a lot of experience in art, graphic design, coding, and overall organization–these are the assets i bring to a leadership team!

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there are truly so many important qualities that an amazing leader possesses, but this time around i'm choosing passion! being passionate about something changes how you view every component of it, and utilizing that within a leadership role expands on the experience for everyone. within swc specifically, i would plan to employ my passion for writing, building relationships, teamwork and creativity to create a unique and interactive storyline, get to know as many people as possible, work closely with my teammates and fellow co/leaders, and exert effort to succeed in both personal and collaborative projects!

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10b: i am confident to complete all responsibilities as listed!
10c: inactivity is a hard thing to get around, but one strategy ive found that works (after confirming the inactivity) is making it part of the plan! there's a balance between doing everything yourself out of fear someone will stop being available, and relying on people who cant fit everyone's responsibility into their schedule. once someone has become inactive, whether its me or someone else, its imperative that their responsibilities are managed onto the rest of the team, so that everything can continue running as smoothly as possible.

note: i really wanted to stay true to the word cap with this application so i can practice explaining things without dragging on and on <3 i want my answers to be concise while still getting what i want to say across, so i hope i accomplished that!

Zyzeryko wrote:

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hey there!! im zy (he/him) an artist, writer, avid trampoline enthusiast, and member of the world's worst timezone (pst </3)!! im a dual enrollment student currently working through a few challenging but fun classes, on my way to graduating!

art | ive been doing digital art since i was ten years old, and ive only gotten more and more interested in it as ive grown older! being creative in multiple ways has hugely helped me express my life and inner world, something thats invaluable to me.

the art section is reading as a bit clunky to me for some reason – i think the repetition of “more” and something about the phrasing of “has hugely helped” is also throwing me off.

writing | i think this one might be a little obvious… well, anyway, i love writing and coming up with unique character and story concepts. right now, im working on a rough draft for my novel and hoping to finish it by the end of the year!!

trampoline | theres no trampoline emoji so you'll just have to imagine it ;D

in addition to my main hobbies, i also enjoy blahaj, playing video games, making videos, working out, and singing! i try to spend a good amount of time on my hobbies and interests, because it means a lot to me that im able to do them.

having a list of goals has helped me so much in previous sessions and in life in general! with that in mind, here are my march goals, irregardless of role.

“irregardless” is technically a double negative! just wanted to point that out lol

- write 40k words!
this session i want to write 40k! between my novel and all my other projects, im feeling pretty confident about it

- write 30k in my novel
while its currently sitting at about 14k, i'm hoping to get it to 50/60k during march! i have a bit of trouble committing to my novels, but this is a story i really want to tell.

- do twenty dailies and all four weeklies!
the daily and weekly prompts are always so much fun to do, so this session i want to make an effort to do as many of them as i can. i think this number should be super reasonable, and i'm really excited to give this a go!

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yes, i have! this will be my eighteenth session, and (fingers crossed) fifth session co/leading! you can find all my session experience here. my first time leading in march 2024 was a total blast and i got to learn what goes into being a good leader and team member, and when i led again in november of the same year, i got closer to my team and put more effort into a detailed storyline.

i'd recommend breaking the above sentence up somehow! as it is it's a bit hard to follow through all the commas

in march of 2025, i gave my all into hitting my word goal and creating an experience that my campers and team would be sure to remember. finally, in july, i spent more time interacting with my cabinmates while working through all my personal projects!! if i get the chance to lead in this coming session, i want to make an effort to get to know as many people as possible and try something i haven't done before.

most of my leading experience is online, but outside of swc, ive volunteered, working for my family's business, and led projects at school! this year, i want to expand on that even more by taking on new leadership roles where i can learn what goes into teamwork and communication. as far as writing goes, since i've been doing for so long, i've taken a whole host of classes and courses on everything from setting to dialogue. ive learned a ton from all of these, but recently, my focus has been on growing my consistency as a writer so i can finally tell the stories ive been dreaming up.

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when it comes to cabins, im not picky! non-fi and romance are the only two i likely wouldn't accept a role in–while i would be absolutely honored to be considered, i dont think i would be best suited to lead either of these cabins due to my lack of favorability towards them. as for tctwnw, i would not be interested in leading it this session; though, depending primarily on the plans for the cabin, i could be interested in co-leading it!

looks good! the only thing i'd recommend cleaning up is the bit about (co)leading tctwnw, otherwise it's looking good!

i would love to lead any cabin with an original storyline, and i'd be more than happy to contribute to an existing idea or come up with a new one! here are my cabin preferences:
*not ordered

love!!!
- dystopian
- thriller
- dark fantasy
- horror
- any _punk cabin (lunarpunk march 26?? :eyes
- apocalyptic
- sci-fi
- mystery

yes!
- action
- fantasy
- adventure
- myth
- poem/poetry
- folklore
- tragedy

not a big fan
- non-fi
- romance
- hi-fi
- real-fi

now, its time for the ideas!!
ideas tba

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i would reasonably expect to dedicate one and a half to two and a half hours to swc daily! my time online will be hindered in some parts of january and february, due to traveling, but it should be more than manageable and ill still be able to respond often! beyond that, my only commitments are school and potentially work. i consider myself to be very good at managing my time and ensuring everything is completed and done on schedule, so i dont have any concerns about my responsibilities as a co/leader!

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skills:
- organized
i consider myself to be a very organized person, from my bathroom drawers to my entire life! i really enjoy making to-do lists, planning, and thinking ahead. utilizing this has allowed me to get things done ahead of time, maintaining efficiency in such a way that everyone can still contribute, so we have time left to add meaningful additions!

- adaptability
i can quickly and easily adapt to new situations within a role. in swc, this mostly applies to inactivity or unexpected developments, all of which i am completely prepared to handle!

shortcomings:
- easily distracted
my lack of procrastination is made up for by being extremely easily distracted. if i have a new idea, its more than likely ill immediately drop what im doing to start project 5483 of the day, abandoning my responsibilities in the process. to account for this, recently, ive been writing down my ideas as soon as a get them, but not working on them until i've thought it through for a little while (at least a full day). this gives me time to finish what i'm already working on, ensures i still get to keep the idea somewhere close by, and let my mind think of ways to expand on it, so i can stay on track while still expressing that creative urge!!

HELP this is so relatable </3

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strengths:
- open minded
- communication


weaknesses:
- overconfidence
unfortunately, i tend to be a bit of an over-optimist with an overconfidence that everything will work itself out without my intervention.


in addition to my strengths, i have a lot of experience in art, graphic design, coding, and overall organization–these are the assets i bring to a leadership team!

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there are truly so many important qualities that an amazing leader possesses, but this time around i'm choosing passion! being passionate about something changes how you view every component of it, and utilizing that within a leadership role expands on the experience for everyone. within swc specifically, i would plan to employ my passion for writing, building relationships, teamwork and creativity to create a unique and interactive storyline, get to know as many people as possible, work closely with my teammates and fellow co/leaders, and exert effort to succeed in both personal and collaborative projects!

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10b: i am confident to complete all responsibilities as listed!
10c: inactivity is a hard thing to get around, but one strategy ive found that works (after confirming the inactivity) is making it part of the plan! there's a balance between doing everything yourself out of fear someone will stop being available, and relying on people who cant fit everyone's responsibility into their schedule. once someone has become inactive, whether its me or someone else, its imperative that their responsibilities are managed onto the rest of the team, so that everything can continue running as smoothly as possible.

ok it is entirely possible that my brain is just fried rn but for some reason the inactivity section isn't clicking? adding some more detail about how exactly you make it part of the plan might help clear that up a bit
(its 10:40 at night tho so maybe i'm just not comprehending properly lol)

note: i really wanted to stay true to the word cap with this application so i can practice explaining things without dragging on and on <3 i want my answers to be concise while still getting what i want to say across, so i hope i accomplished that!

phases of me ⏾ kat's (co)leader app! <3

About Me
Greetings, humans (along with geese, sharks, foxes, and bears, etc)!! I'm Kat (she/her), your slightly-more-chaotic-than-average middleschooler and nerd extraordinaire, found in the incredible artISTic timezone (Indian Standard Time :sparkles: )! I'm an avid theater kid through and through, and an aspiring zoologist with a lot of hobbies– among them are reading, writing (I know, unexpected :00 ), chess and STEM!

Starting with one of the most essential things about me, reading! I was introduced to books at a young age, and have been in love ever since. My first novel was maybe 150 pages long, but it seemed like I was climbing Mount Everest– I've come a long way since then, with a number of books I'm proud of on my list. I like most books, but I do have my favorites! My favorite series is the Wings of Fire series by Tui. T Sutherland (dragons, magic, prophecies– what more could you want?) and if I had to choose a standalone, it would be The Girl Who Drank the Moon (the coziest book you will ever find in this universe!).

After I started reading, I made it a dream to write. The element this intro wouldn’t be complete without.. I'm pretty sure I've had ideas swirling around in my head since birth, and the ability to put those down on paper is magic! I'm one of those quiet kids– I have to strain my voice to be heard. But with my writing, I can speak out, make an impact, all with my silent words. I love weaving tales, making worlds, and uncovering dastardly plots. Writing is something I want to pursue, and I hope I fulfill my dreams of being a published author– changing minds, like books changed mine. SWC has helped me so much on this journey, and not only with all the hugely helpful writing advice– also the motivation and support the community always gives.

And oh, STEM! Science, technology, engineering, mathematics– the secret to life, creating the world as we know it. I'd have to say that the bit I'm most fascinated with is science– as I've said before, I'm hoping to go into zoology, or the study of the animals we need to learn to live alongside. Science goes far beyond the earth, and I just end up with my mind blown whenever I try to think about the extent of awesomeness that it is!!

It seems we’ve finally gotten to it (drumroll please), theatre!! This year, I've found a love of the performing arts! We had our annual school program in November, and the end result was spectacular!! I wasn’t expecting it to turn out so amazing, but I loved performing. I've always loved the Marathi plays that my grandparents would take me to, but I've got a newfound appreciation for them now. Whether I'm a part of the audience or the cast, the experience is always eye-opening!

Right now, while writing this, I am vibing to Birds of a Feather by our icon Billie Eilish!! My music taste is constantly changing, and I’m always listening to new artists, but right now, my heart belongs to the songs of Billie Eilish (her songs are so peak what), Taylor Swift (I could never grow out of her songs!!), and the newest addition: One Direction (even when the night… CHANGES)!

I might not be the most extroverted person you’ll ever meet, but I've come so far from the shy little girl in the corner– I'm bolder and braver, and a lot more social! Slowly, I’m learning the way of the conversation (dun dun DUN :jazz-hands: ), and even though I haven’t mastered it, I’d love to chat sometime– I’m always open to new friends <3

Experience
The upcoming session is going to be my eighth session!! More than three years of SWC :awe: Each session has taught me so much, and I'm glad that I got the chance to have SWC in my life– it’s been a wild ride, and I've had so, so, so much fun along the way! Here’s an overview of all my SWC sessions, along with my roles in them:

November ‘23 – adventure – camper
March ‘24 – fairy tales – camper
July ‘24 – fantasy – camper
November ‘24 – dystopian – camper
March ‘25 – mythology – co-leader
July ‘25 – horror – co-leader
November ‘25 – fantasy – camper
(In the sessions that I was a co-leader, I was also a polar bear cub and a point adder!)

I stumbled upon SWC quite by accident one day, decided to sign up, and realized what an incredible community I had found. I've grown so much as a person since then, and a lot of that is thanks to SWC… my writing prowess, my leadership skills, and that’s only to list a few! <3

For my leadership experience in online writing camps, I've co-led twice (both times in SWC!) and am currently leading the Bizarro-Fi Funhouse in JWC! Each session co-leading SWC was a huge experience for me– mythology, my first time in a leadership position in SWC, taught me the basics, from showing me what being on the leadership team was really like to teaching me how to adapt to the responsibility; horror let me really get into cabin creation, and have fun along the way! Outside of camps, I've been an admin for a roleplay or two, from which I learnt how to enforce rules– being gentle, while also firmly establishing boundaries.

In real life, I don't have any major experience, but I have handled several group projects for school– nothing big, but it built my understanding of coordination and teamwork! Also, I have taken the unofficial responsibility of handling the household and my brother while my parents are away at work everyday!

Moving onto writing experience!! I've been writing for a long time– from writing short stories at five (the legendary time when full stops were currently on a trip to Mars) to joining writing workshops and trying to write novels! For me, writing is an ever-evolving journey, and I'm growing everyday. It's one of my passions, and a big part of my life <3 While I don’t have any official achievements to flaunt, I do have my companions Time and Passion to back me up– I have a lot to learn, but I'm proud of where I've come with writing!

Preferences
This session, I've got a few ideas I'm quite excited about, but my top preference is definitely Furry Sleuth. I love animals to the end of the Earth and Furry Sleuth gives them a chance in the spotlight! It's a really cool genre, consisting of a mystery with animal detectives, and I'd love to see it introduced to SWC!! This cabin would be based on the movie Zootopia, in a world where animals are civilized and intelligent species! The police force is calling for all hands on deck– a file containing confidential information about a valuable artifact has been stolen! Campers would make their animal character, and overcome challenges to crack the case! There's no need to have watched the movie prior, as this cabin is inclusive to everyone! I've turned this idea around in my head a lot, and I think it would make for a great time! I don’t have all the points planned, as I’m hoping to improve this with my potential co-leaders. Other genres that could adapt to this idea are mystery, crime-fi, action, or thriller!

Other cabins I'm interested in leading include adventure, spy-fi, fantasy, or dystopian– basically, genres with high stakes and space for exciting storylines! I'd prefer not to lead cabins such as non-fi or real-fi or romance, because while I do like the concepts, I'm rather inexperienced in these genres, and wouldn’t be able to lead to the best of my abilities.

If I were chosen as a co-leader, I'd be honored to get offered to any cabin!! I love building onto ideas just as much as I love creating them– I can adapt to an idea and sprinkle a little of my own flair onto it!

As I thrive mainly on the motivation the leaderboard provides, I'd prefer not to (co)lead TCTWNW this session <3 March is going to be quite active for me, so I’m hoping to spend that time with a bit of competition!

Excerpt
The link to my excerpt can be found in the project description!

Time Dedication
Here’s a breakdown of my expected activity levels during all the months of SWC activity!

February: For the planning month, I’d be able to spend at least half an hour a day under normal circumstances. In this time, I’m confident I’d be able to complete all the necessary cabin set-up, and additional storyline creation. However, I do have major commitments during this month– my end-of-year exams, for which I am DEFINITELY not terrified for. My activity will be reduced starting from February 15th, as my main focus will be on studying. Additionally, I will have regular school and homework. This will be a busy time for me, but I should have time to abide by my responsibilities!

March: Session time!!! For half of the month, I’ll have holidays, so I will be as free as a bird! My family is planning to head to my grandparents’, but there’s nothing huge other than a wedding, so it won’t take up much of my time. I will be able to dedicate an hour a day on a minimum basis to SWC. After my holidays, though, my activity might slightly reduce because I’ll be starting seventh grade *pales in face of new academic year* but as this is the beginning of the term, I’ll have very little work.

This is based on my expected activity rate during the months, but in the case that something comes up, I’ll do my best to notify the hosts and leadership team if I am chosen! <3

Time Management
I have argued with time management since forever, and slowly, I am coming to an agreement (“So… can I complete my homework and sleep? No? Alright, alright! Can I not only remember that school exists at night? No? You’re joking!). I have my own set of skills and shortcomings in the field– here’s an overview of them.

One of my strengths is my ability to meet deadlines. I might do it last minute, or space it out evenly, but whatever happens, I’ll always strive to get it done in time. I can prioritise my tasks based on time limits and importance, and this helps me always finish by the deadline. Through rain or shine, through thick or thin– I take my responsibilities very seriously, and there is rarely a time where I don’t manage to hit a deadline.

Another skill of mine is my organization. Making things presentable (apart from my hair, of course) is a high priority. It changes my mindset, and makes things go from dull to doable. I also make to-do lists that keep my brain in check and set forward expectations of the day. I can always organize something, and put it into structures that divide huge tasks into steps.

On the other hand, I have a memory that loves to fly around. I can think that I’ve engraved something into my mind for years to come, and then a day later I gape into the mirror and groan in frustration. I’m a forgetful person, and that can sometimes put back my tasks– not because I don’t want to do them, but because I just forgot to. To combat this, I’m trying to set reminders around, like putting objects I need to work on in plain sight. These small things can be something to lean on, and are slowly helping me fight my forgetfulness! <3

Another shortcoming is my procrastination!! Like, I should really write this answer now… but I don’t want to :sobs: It’s a dilemma… but willpower comes to the rescue! I can remember about a hundred times that I’ve pushed things back to the very last minute, then ruffled my feathers getting it all done. It can make a mountain of work out of a mole hill, but I’ve improved a lot. I’m trying to cut down on this by… you guessed it, willpower! This is more of a mental thing, but it works wonders. If I don’t want to do something, but I really should? I tell myself to do it, and that push gives me the motivation!

Time management as a whole is something I’m constantly learning new things about. I have weaknesses, like the average human being, but I’m consciously working on them, but I’m proud to say I’m a much better person in spending my precious twenty-four hours productively than I was a few months ago! <3

Collaboration
Collaboration is something really amazing– how multiple people can put together inspiration, with every person having a different mindset and personality, and come up with a result that drops jaws. I have my own ways I interact with people, and here are the ups and downs of them!

My biggest strength in collaboration is my active listening, or my open-mindedness. I always make sure to give equal attention to every idea– whether it’s one of my own or my team’s. I think all suggestions are worth considering, no matter how ‘ridiculous’ they seem. It’s often the craziest of ideas that spark into the most beautiful results! Perspectives are different for everyone, and finding a balance between all kinds of ideas is essential for a healthy team.

I also strive to be reliable– being dependable is a huge thing for me. If I have people counting on me, that usually ups my will tenfold. My highest priority in a task will be if it will affect other people. When I make a promise, or assign myself a task for others, I strive to complete it– I hate to disappoint anyone. If I take responsibility, be assured that I will do my best to follow it!

However, I can be a big overthinker. If you took a look inside my mind, it would probably be a thousand meowing trains of thought– most of which started from What-If station, the famous station known for worrying extremely about small things. “Does it seem careless, dismissive, or– oh no, passive aggressive?” How others perceive me is important to me– but it does make me extremely anxious sometimes. To stop my brain from spiralling into chaos, I try to use communication. Steadying an understanding can erase a lot of unnecessary tension for me, and being straightforward instead of privately worrying. I can use this by asking how my team feels, and what they actually think!

Another weakness I’ve spotted in my teamwork is, unfortunately, indecision. Linking with my overthinking, I don’t want to make a decision that would negatively affect others, even if the choice was given to me. I have a habit of not making many active decisions, and that can slow down work sometimes. I’m working on this by choosing more resolutely– but still continuing to be considerate in my choices by asking if this was alright, and directing it to a solution convenient for everyone!

As for my assets, I can do basic art and design, and I have access to Canva– I can also contribute with my creativity and brainstorming powers! On a more mental side, I bring a positive atmosphere with me everywhere I go, and am a steady source of motivation and support– I can keep the mood and team spirits high!!

One Quality
I’ve used this ‘one quality’ for most of my apps,because I’ve still held my view– all those months, and I still believe integrity is prime. Integrity, to put it simply, is honesty and a strong moral sense. I’ve always thought of integrity as a guiding compass, leading me to good choices. I’ve always stood by these choices, and I think integrity is extremely important in a leader, especially in a camp like SWC– it runs on an honor system, where everything is built on trust. Honesty is key to a fair and enjoyable session, and before a leader can encourage campers to follow this system, they must master it themselves!

I will strive to embody this, by being honest and open in all parts of SWC, while maintaining online safety. This includes adding words, points, and activities fairly and acting without bias in any disagreements, but that’s not all. In all my interactions, I’ll be truthful with my leadership team and campers. In everything I do, I’ll try to maintain a positive atmosphere– because the one of the things I love most about SWC is how sincere it is. I will try to contribute to a space where everyone feels equal and heard, by being true and genuine in everything I say or do!

Atmosphere
“A welcoming cabin focused on having a good time and progressing with writing goals, with a steady competitive aspect and an engaging, camper-driven storyline– while making friendships built to last!”
-198 characters

This is my vision of an ideal cabin, and while I do understand that things hardly ever go exactly to plan, I’ll strive to make it the best experience I can!

Checkboxes
a.
☑️I am available to help add points in the main cabin consistently throughout camp
☑️I am willing to share a promotional project for SWC

b.
Yes, I will be able to complete all the leadership responsibilities listed! <3

c.
If my fellow leader was inactive, I would take the following measures to ensure my cabin would continue to function normally for the campers:
The universe is quite prone to unexpected situations, so not popping on for four days or so is normal. Beyond that, I would first send a gentle ping to the leader, and if there was no reply within another three days, I would contact my team and the hosts. I would do my best to make up for the inactivity, like creating studios where required, and shifting responsibilities.

If I was inactive, I would do my best to let my fellow (co)leaders, the hosts, and my campers know. I would take all the necessary measures, depending on how long I estimate I’ll be gone, and set up a plan with my team. In extreme situations, I will follow the Life > SWC rule– but in most scenarios I would be able to notify everyone required, as it takes only a minute to check in and type out a quick message!

Bonus
I find marine animals incredibly amazing– and the one I think I’m most like would be a dolphin!! These lovely sea creatures are curious and intelligent, which is why I think they’re the undersea mammal for me! They might also be my favorite for this reason! They display feats of problem-solving, and are playful with their fellow dolphins, and are honestly really loveable <3

Hiiiiiiiiii super excited to critique your app!! I hope this is helpful in any way ^^

About me -
A transitional sentence or two between your first paragraph and second might be good as the jump from the first to the next feels very abrupt and while it's not too bad, might help the flow better.

Unrelated but I LOVE BAKING its so fun ahjsk1hgu

Aside from that, this section is so good!! I usually have a lot to say here, but you’ve done a really good job. As i mentioned above, my only advice would be to keep an eye on the transitions <3

Experience -
If it doesn’t doxx you, it might be worth mentioning a bit about what National Junior Honours Society is! <3


I also like to talk a little bit about what I’ve learnt from my SWC leadership, so it feels a little more real that just a list. That's only personal preference though, and it's great regardless <3

And if you have any irl writing experiences, make sure to mention those too <3

Cabin Preferences -
Nothing to say here!

Time Dedication -
I don’t have anything to say here either! It looks great <3

Time Management -
I think that a little more elaboration on your focus strength would be great, as you’ve said a lot about your weakness and it might help to balance it out a bit. <3

Collaboration and Assets -
This looks so good! Again, not much to say, aside from maybe bringing up how you combat your weaknesses in a real life situation as well as SWC? Not necessary for hits section if you want to skip out on it, just personal preference <3

One Quality -
This is so good, I love this <3

Checkboxes -
Nothing to say here!

This is such a good app Kiara!! I genuinely had so much trouble picking this apart, so I hope anything I’ve said is helpful at all ^^
Good luck!! (although I doubt you’ll need it ;D)

Hihihihi im so sorry there's not more to this your app was so hard to pick apart (because it was so amazing), but i hope this is helpful anyhow and good luck!! (although I doubt you’ll need it) <33

About me -
I don’t have much to say here, it looks really good, but you might want a transitional sentence or two between your first paragraph and the second so it flows a bit better?



Experience -
I’d suggest going a little more in depth about each of your leadership experiences, particularly in real life, as I find that its a really good thing to elaborate on. As well as the in real life writing camps you mentioned (without doxing!! <3)
I also like to elaborate a little on what I’ve learnt from my SWC leading time, but thats only personal preference. <3


Cabin Preferences -
I don’t have anything to say here. <3


Time Dedication -
A little transition sentence between when you state how active you’ll be and what would cause any inactivity could be good? Just to help with the flow.


Time Management -
I might avoid saying ‘unlike many SWCers’ because it does sound slightly negative towards others, and could be taken the wrong way! Although I doubt you meant it like that I’d recommend changing just the intro to that sentence <3

It also might be good if you want to elaborate a little more on the other two strengths you mentioned, ‘cause next to your first, the methods you use sound vague in comparison <3

And with your weaknesses it might be good to elaborate on specific strategies you use, just so it sounds a little less vague <3


Collaboration and Assets -
Similar to what I said for the section above, mentioning specific ways you improve on your weaknesses/utilise your strengths could be good <3

One Quality -
This looks great! <3

Checkboxes -
Again, this looks great!! <33

cinammcnx wrote:

Hi! I’m Mabel, (she/her) a chaotic girl with an obsession for Hello Kitty.

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I’ve found a love for singing songs whether that be ones I write on my own or ones I enjoy listening too. I constantly find myself singing—whether that's quietly humming or struggling to belt out defying gravity in my shower!

cinammcnx wrote:

That wraps it up! There are many more things I could go on and on about, but you'd probably get a little tired. ;D

cinammcnx wrote:

Hopefully by the end of all this you’ve learned something new about me and I hope you have a wonderful day!

cinammcnx wrote:

Outside of SWC, I’ve participated in a variety of camps and have been a (co)leader in some of them.

cinammcnx wrote:

I’m also a current co-host of JWC and so far, it's taught me a lot more about being prepared and having things ready in time.

cinammcnx wrote:

I didn’t try and encourage people to talk to each other or create a community and bonds between them The next time I lead, I ensure that I will create a safe, welcoming environment that encourages lots of cabin bonding.

cinammcnx wrote:

I’m still learning and I’ve made plenty of mistakes but I’ve learnt and reflected from them and I’m ready to try again and do my best!

cinammcnx wrote:

I can dedicate around an hour to SWC everyday during these months and I'd be willing to take up more than 3 hours of my my time towards SWC everyday.

cinammcnx wrote:

2. People pleaser
However, as much as it's important to respect other peoples ideas—you need to respect your own too!

Introduce Yourself!:

Hey there! I’m Sage (she/her), and I am currently plotting a New World Order out of tape, sticky notes, gasoline, folding chairs, and souls- *cough* I’m a curious youngling who has a lot to learn and a lot on her mind. I’m a female writer who lives in the Empowering Salt Tunnel (est)! When I’m not doing homework, or procrastinating said homework, you can find me practicing for softball, archery, quiz bowl, art club, chess club, or band! You could also probably find me in my basement since I’m a basement dweller, eheheh ✨

As I mentioned above, I love band! In fact, I remember back in October of 2024, I would play my flute during trunk or treat, and kids from church would pass by and wonder why they heard the Carol of the Bells from our car (lol). Last school year, I practiced four hours a day, and it was honestly insane, and I’m hoping to manifest that for this year. I’ve been a flutist in my school’s band for four years now, and this school year, I’ve done marching band, I am currently doing pep band, and I am planning on doing solo & ensemble and maybe trying out for honor band!
Moving on but not quite out of the woods yet: more music! Like I said, I play the flute, but I am also learning piano and kalimba at the moment! For piano, I can play anything that I can play on flute on piano since it’s kind of the same idea. For kalimba, I can play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and the Michael Myers theme, so that’s something, right?

Moving away from music, it’s time for… you guessed it! Archery! This is my third year of archery, and I am SO EXCITED to begin! Last year my high score was a 247/300, and this year I’m shooting for a 280/300! Last year, my first score of the season was a 211, and I’m hoping to stay at a 220 or higher all season this time! I think since this is my last year before high school archery, I have the strange urge to push myself and prove that I can do better than ever. I enjoy competitions because it gives me that weird excited, stressed, and scared feeling (kind of like an adrenaline burst). With every competition and practice session, I learn new skills and improve accuracy, aim, and consistency, and I can't wait to see how I improve this year!

Next, reading! I am a complete book addict, and I’m not really afraid to admit it. I’m currently reading That’s Not My Name by Megan Lally, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, and The Hawthorne Legacy by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. My current favorite reading genres are fantasy, mystery, thriller, and dystopian.

Finally, I would like to take a moment to talk about an interest I never really talked about, and that would be Quiz Bowl! I love QB with an undying passion, and so far, the team I’ve been with is two years undefeated! Quiz Bowl is basically like a gameshow-esque trivia competition with buzzers and all. I’m so ecstatic that I got in because I couldn’t imagine a year without it.

Those are my interests and my solace in the ever-chaotic spiral that is life, and each of them means so much to me, so thank you for taking the time to read this <3

Honestly i think this is great!! It reads really enthusiastic and excited but it could help to have a paragraph about writing especially for swc <3

Past Experience:

This is actually going to be my 5th session of SWC, which is crazy because it feels like not too long ago I was signing up for my first session! My first session was back in November 2024, and I was in Fantasy Haven. One thing that I remember loving about Fantasy Haven is how kind and understanding everyone was and how awesome the community was. I LOVED it. My second session was in Mythology Battlefield, which was my first session leading. I learned SO much from that experience, and I’m eternally grateful that I got picked to lead that session. My third session was in the Utopian Inbetween. That session was so iconic! That July session, I got to make bonds with so many people, and I’m so thankful for it. My fourth and most recent session was in the Action Intelligence Agency. That session taught me so much more about teamwork in SWC.
One thing I would like to say is that I’m grateful for the decision to go back to camping for July and November because I’ve had time to think and to learn about how to lead better and how to run a cabin better. This time I feel WAY more prepared than I did last year.

I have some real-life experience as well. First, I’ve worked at our school’s student-run bank for four years now, and I learned a few things from there, like filling out job applications, being professional when needed, counting money, and how to get through job interviews without being a nervous wreck lol. I also babysit from time to time, and I learned how to manage chaos, disable arguments, and keep a positive environment. I’ve also been one of the oldest in a girl scouts troop for seven years, and I’ve learned quite a lot of leadership skills. We worked together in groups to face challenges and learn new skills. Throughout Girl Scouts, I learned to work with others and be independent, and I learned a lot of life and survival skills. I would also like to mention that I’ve been in Quiz Bowl for two years now, and that helped me A LOT with teamwork, expanding my knowledge base, improving memory, and quick problem solving.

In conclusion, I’ve learned a lot from both SWC and real-life experiences, and I believe that I can take on the challenges, responsibilities, and hardships of being a (co)leader.

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Cabin Preferences:

Since I am organized (lazy) I have decided to make this part easier by dividing my preferred cabins into four categories. Those categories being:
“LIGHT BULB!!!” “YES” “I'm okay with this” “Maybe not”

YES:
- Mystery
- Dystopian
- Sci-fi
-Thriller

I'm okay with this:
- Gothic
- Horror
- Hi-fi
- Bi-fi

Maybe not:
- Mythology (I've already led Myth <3)
- Action (was just in Action <3)
- Utopian (was in it in July)
- Romance

LIGHT BULB (idea!!):

Fantasy or Adventure -
So, hear me out. I would honestly love to do a D&D inspired cabin. I would definitely like an interactive cabin with a fun and engaging storyline! I already have tons of activity ideas for this cabin but for the storyline, I was thinking to vary it off of camper activity. Anyway, here’s the idea:

Astoria was once a peaceful land where all creatures could all get along, but recently things have been… different. Weird things have been happening all over. Strange vines have been growing wild in Dalerin (the gnome land), ogres have attacked a few human villages, goblins have been stealing, and dragons… we haven’t seen the dragons in months. Yes, it’s true. The usually friendly flying companions have made themselves scarce. The council of elders have called to court once or twice but the only councilors present were the human councilors, the faery councilors, and the elf councilors. The others never came.
We need you to help us figure out what is happening, why it’s happening, and who is up to this.
The campers will be chosen for the Everglow which is a band of heroes and adventurers whose task is to find out what is happening and put it to an end before all of Astoria is fully corrupt by whoever is behind this. Will they succeed?

TCTWNW (The Cabin That Will Not Win): I always love TCTWNW and I have nothing against it but one thing I love about SWC is how competitive it is and I also like really active and lively atmospheres so it probably wouldn’t be the best for me.

I think just editing this a bit would help! Idk if you’ve edited yet but some more punctuation and less redundancy would really strengthen this <3 love the idea!!

Time Dedication:

So as of right now, my March schedule is not for sure at all because our school is starting a bunch of stuff late for some reason this year. I can’t imagine the drama club will have their musical in March because we haven’t even had auditions yet. I might have some tests at the end of March but it really wouldn’t take up much time. Solo & ensemble band will take up a bit of one day, quiz bowl will take away one evening, and archery will take some of my Saturdays. I can dedicate a guaranteed 1 to 3 hours a day and if something pops up, I will let my team know as soon as I can.

For February, I should only have archery practice, drama club practice, quiz bowl practice, maybe some studying for spelling bee, pep band, and occasionally art club. I know it sounds like a lot, but really, it isn’t much and every day I can get in about 45mins to 2 hours of scratch.

For January, once I release my app, I will be working super hard on getting a real-life art application in. It means a lot to me and it’s due by the 23rd so I’m going to give it my all. I also have homework, pep band, archery, and quiz bowl but those, again, don’t take up much time. In January, I should have 30mins to 2 hours to spare

To me, a lot of this could be cut out. I would replace the whole first paragraph with just a couple sentences. “While my March schedule is not fully worked out yet, I can dedicate 1 to 3 hours a day to SWC. My hobbies and extracurriculars will take up x to x hours of my time, and if anything pops up, I will let my team know as soon as possible.” Same thing for the other two, just reduce it to “My hobbies take up most of my time in February, and I expect to dedicate 1-2 hours to SWC.” etc

Time Management:

I feel like I've gotten farther with time management than I was last year, but there is still plenty of room for improvement! Time management is a very important skill that I’ve always struggled a bit with and I strive to improve it. Without further ado, let’s start.

One of my strengths in the time management department is organization. Typically, I tend to be a very organized person. I love to make to-do lists and I like to keep my work spaces clean. Organizing things makes me feel energized, calm, and in-control. It also, increases my productivity and decreases my anxiety

My second strength that I would like to mention is planning. Planning makes me feel happy and comfortable because if I have a plan and stick to the plan, it’s less likely to all fall apart. If a plan doesn’t go the way it’s supposed to or in the event that it does fall apart, I’m a pretty adaptable person. Making and changing plans really isn’t a problem for me. As mentioned above in the organization category, I love creating to-do lists! Although, sometimes I bite off more than I can chew. When that happens, I change my schedule and prioritize getting the important stuff done on time and the other stuff done as soon as possible. Planning also forces me to make decisions which helps me work through another shortcoming of mine which is indecisiveness. Planning helps increase my chances of getting something done and helps motivate me to do it.

With planning also comes overthinking. Overthinking is usually a big problem for me because sometimes it causes me to kind of freeze up and doubt myself. I always find every way that something could play out and come up with random situations and play them out in my mind. Doing that takes up a whole bunch of my time (mainly sleep time). Due to overthinking, I’m usually up later than I’d like. However, in an odd way, I think overthinking also causes me to do good with a group of people! In group projects, I might overthink an idea I had but when I decide to just share it, it usually works out. I also think a little overthinking isn’t a terrible thing because it causes me to think things through instead of making bad decisions or messing up. What I need to work on here is to acknowledge when I’m overthinking and work through it.

My final setback is procrastination. I have a master’s degree in procrastination at this point and that is definitely not a good thing. In fact, I probably even procrastinated writing this answer to be honest. I get very easily distracted by little things around me and when working on something, I’ll think “ooh! What about this?” and I’ll pause what I’m doing. Procrastination is annoying and I’m hoping to really buckle down and work on it this year! I’ve been improving on it by making to-do lists (hence my organizational skills) and making goals, setting timers, and deadlines. It’s really helping!

While we all have our struggles and shortcomings, it is important to work on them and strive to improve. I see this and plan to make progress in working through my procrastination and overthinking with my aforementioned efforts.

Collaboration and Assets:

I absolutely love working with people! I find that people in this community are some of the most kind and understanding people that I’ve ever interacted with and that I don’t have any trouble working with anyone here!

My first strength that I would like to bring up is that I’m pretty open-minded. I can take feedback well and I am open to different opinions and new ideas. I am always open to a change of plans if needed and I tend to take it well! If something happens, I can adjust and help make new plans.

The second strength I’ll mention is communication! Communication is a broad topic so to be more specific, I'm a good listener and an empath. Well, I guess I'm not really listening to anything here; I'm reading. I'm a good listener and I tend to remember things people tell me. For example, my parents could never get me to nap when I was little so one day they said “If you go to sleep, we'll give you M&Ms when you wake up” and when I woke up the first thing I asked for was my M&Ms. Okay, you can add motivation by food to the list I guess xD. As for empathy, I have always been an empath. I tend to put myself in other people's shoes all the time and think “what would I do in their situation?” I find this helps me to not only solve other people's problems but sometimes my own.

Now that I've talked about my strengths, let's switch it up.

The first weakness I’d like to mention is perfectionism. My kind of perfectionism is self-oriented and socially prescribed perfectionism. Self oriented perfectionism is where you have very high personal standards, expect to be perfect, and are very self-critical if you don’t reach your expectations. I admittedly set the bar too high for myself and I’m starting to actually realize that which I think is an important step in overcoming it. I’m also beginning to realize that I don’t have to be perfect and that it’s okay to make mistakes.

People-pleasing is another weakness of mine. Sometimes I wonder if pleasing people is truly a bad trait and then I did my research and it appears it is. I always want everyone to be happy and to not feel any pain. I always fail to realize how much I take on by being their go-to person and funnily enough, I still do. I still have a hard time saying no to people. Also, with people-pleasing comes indecisiveness. I fear to make decisions and sometimes even to voice them because I’m admittedly afraid of what people might think. However, I have improved and came along a bit in this from where I was last year. I’ve started to say no more often (when needed) and share my ideas.

Finally, what do I bring to the team? I think there’s quite a few things I’m decently good at! Tasks wise, I can do art, design, and I tend to have tons of ideas if you need them! Personality wise, I’m a pretty hard worker, I’m supportive, and I’m pretty easy to talk to (I hope <3). I bring different ideas and a new point of view to the matter. I also come with extra mangoes if you want that

similar to before, i think this drags on a little long. Dont get me wrong, its very well written, but i would suggest cutting some of both time mana and collab out since its over 1k for just those two answers!

One Quality:

I think one quality I really admire is being easy to talk to or approachability. I love people who are kind and easy to talk to and I want to be that person for others. I strive to be friendly, humble, and approachable because as someone that struggles sharing their ideas without overthinking it, I want to create a space where people feel like they can share their ideas freely. I think that sharing ideas is a crucial part of teamwork and if someone doesn't feel welcome enough to freely share, that's not good and I want to try to do everything I can to make it better.

Some things I could do to make it feel like a safe place is to interact more with my campers, leadership team, and even people outside my cabin. I find that I usually don't check in and say “Hey, how are you?” often and I think that's something I want to implement more often. I also want to make sure that no one is stressed out on my leadership team or in my cabin. Oftentimes, I find that I'm a little overwhelming because I tend to have so many ideas and I want to make it happen but sometimes it's too much. For example, say I have a plan for a cabin activities and I have a schedule for them getting those activities posted or done but I forgot to factor in camper activity. I will not be doing that. Avoiding that is one of my number-one goals this session.

This session I aim to be more approachable and to make people feel more welcome in this community.

i like this answer a lot!!

Checkboxes:

✓ I will be available to help add points in the main cabin consistently throughout camp

✓ I’m willing to share a promotional project for SWC

There aren’t any of those leadership responsibilities that I cannot complete. If I see anything not added in the main cabin, I will try to get it added because I know how frustrating it is to sift through the chaos and find points that haven’t been added and honestly, if I see it, I might as well add it and not let it be another (co)leader’s problem! As for the second responsibility, I have made a promotional project before and I would have no problem making another one!

To be honest, I’d just keep it at “I can complete all the responsibilities”!

If someone on my leadership team is inactive, I will do my best to fill in for the inactive (co)leader and keep the cabin running smoothly. In that situation, my goal would be to keep the cabin running as if we weren’t missing anyone. I would also see what of their responsibilities I could help them with while they’re absent.
If something pops up for me, I will immediately let my leadership team know so we have time to discuss who needs to do what to keep the cabin running smoothly. If something happens and I have to leave immediately for something, I will notify them as soon as possible after and help us get caught up.
I think it would be good to have a small “In case someone is absent” procedure or something planned out so it doesn’t get messy if it does happen and so that we know exactly what to do.

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