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Ah yes, breakfast. The relm of "look-a-like food". Today it looks like we have the choice between gross and gross. As long as it fuels the body I guess I can't complain.
<div id="option">
<h1>What do you choose to eat?
[[Dehydrated Maple Sausage->Sit By]] or [[Powdered Eggs->Sit By]] </h1>
</div>
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>After gathering your Meal Ready to Eat, MRE, you look out at the Mess Hall for someone to sit by. You can see Jake's bright blond hair from across the room while he munches away on his MRE.
Jake is from Mississippi. He's my same age and rank. He is cool to work out with sometimes, but he has a mouth on him most days.
On the other side of the room is Mark, telling a funny story from his last deployment.
Mark is a non-commisioned officer, NCO for short. That means that he is three ranks above me and kind of runs the show. He has been in the Army for a long while. Mark and I first bonded because we are some of the few people of color at this Forward Observing Base, FOB.
<div id="option">
<h1>Who do you sit by?
[[Jake]] or [[Mark]] </h1>
</div>
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Breakfast]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>You go over and sit by Jake.
His giant shoulders are hunched over his breakfast slop. As he sees you approach he calls out, "Hey, sexy mama!"
You sit down clamly and focus on the food in front of you. Jake proceeds with, "Oh, lemme scooch over to give those birthing hips some room."
In my head I think "really?" His smug face peels into a grin from what he things is a clever remark.
Suddenly breakfast isn't the only gross thing at the table.
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<h1>How do you respond?
[[Tell him off->Tell off - Jake]] or [[Laugh along->Laugh it off - jake]] </h1>
</div>
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Sit By]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>You go over and sit by Mark.
Before you even make it to the table, Mark meets your eyes and exclaims, "My mexican sister from another mister!"
I am Puerto Rican. *sigh*
<div id="option">
<h1>How do you respond?
[[Tell him off->Tell off - Mark]] or [[Laugh along->Laugh it off - Mark]] </h1>
</div>
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Sit By]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>As you sit down you politely smile and tell Mark "you know, actaully I am Puerto Rican. It's more west of Mexico."
You feel pretty good about yourself for standing up to Mark and correcting him. Hopefully they will remember for next time. Mark shrugs off your comment and goes back to the story he is telling the other boys.
You finish your breakfast quickly and decide to work off your frustrations.
[[Continue->Gym with Jake]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Mark]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>The day JUST started. Are you kidding me?! Today is not the day to be making snide comments about my body. NO SIR.
You respond by agressivly stating, "My hips are not up for discussion."
[[Continue->Gym with Jake]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Jake]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>As you sit down at the table you laugh kindly at Mark's comment. It's fine, no one really can tell us apart anyway.
You respond, "Ayyee brother, what's good?"
You feel a little fake about your responce. It takes a bit of the gusto out of the day.
[[Continue->Gym with Jake]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Mark]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>You know what? There is a lot of daylight left. This isn't going to affect my day. I can take this one hit to enjoy my breakfast and move on.
You respond, "Oh haha yeah, I'll probably pop out twins one day"
[[Continue->Gym with Jake]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Jake]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>You head off to the gym. You find that Jake has beat you to the only squat rack there. No matter what happened at breakfast, it's time to relax at the gym. Jake is gushing about how pumped he is and how he can outlift anyone in this unit.
But you know you can out squat him ten ways to Sunday.
<div id="option">
<h1>So do you...
[[Show him up->Outlift]] or [[Play dumb and let him show off->play dumb]]</h1>
</div>
<img src="https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31392637_1713606415348892_3633516867554902016_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&_nc_eui2=v1%3AAeF0RQeX5NnpS4BepQflrgOCIreNvIMg2pT_gh2_6O5csSZapi4_jQz1HLHbIHarrargZrDHQLOUgRszzxzfri5fu31cubhnvATlq9vl8iQBUg&oh=2d5a0438fd8be0e1e2aca6d23b40f8cf&oe=5B96DF81">
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>You have strategically outlifted him by 15 pounds. You don't want to make him look TOO bad. Others have gathered around and are cheering you on while making fun of Jake for getting beat by a girl. Jake crosses his arms and makes a lame excuse. He pouts off to the showers.
You have effectively killed his manliness mojo for the next hour. Congrats.
Jake is going to be pretty mad at you and the friendship may be over.
Feeling the success of the workout, you head off to the showers.
[[Continue->Shower]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Gym with Jake]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>You play dumb and let Jake "show" you how to properly squat.
You plant your feet and grip the bar ready for your first squat. As you squat Jake remarks, "Damn, that's a nice view."
Jake feels very macho and is pleased.
You keep your friendship, although you feel degraded.
You head to the showers to wash off Jake's icky comments.
[[Continue->Shower]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Gym with Jake]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>You grab your towel and shower cady. Because there are only a few other women in the FOB, men and women have to share showers. The showers are stalls, but you still run the risk of other men seeing you naked or in nothing but a towel. They may call you a slut for being too comfortable around other showering men.
<div id="option">
<h1>Should you...
[[Wait for all the men to leave->Wait]] or [[Go in]]</h1>
</div>
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>You wait outside the showers. You think, "It is easier to just wait so I don't have to deal with the harrassment inside the showers." You feel like you have a moment to breathe.
[[Continue->Men Catcall you]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Shower]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>As you walk in you hear the guys calling out to you.
"Hey honey, wanna join me?"
"What's your MOS, a 69 Hotel?"
"You scrub my back, I'll get yours."
<div id="option">
<h1>Do you...
[[Tell them off|Tell Them Off]] or [[Move quickly to a stall|move quickly to stall]]</h1>
</div>
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Shower]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>You yell back, "Shut the fuck up."
You put your head down and get your shower over with.
[[Continue->Lunch]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Go in]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>You ignore the taunts. With your head down, you B-line to the closest stall and take a quick shower.
With that ordeal over, it's time to go grab some lunch.
[[Continue->Lunch]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Go in]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>A few guys head towards you. They notice you waiting. They call out, "Aw, are you too scared someone is gonna see your booty? Don't worry momma. A towel isn't going to hide anything."
You feel like there is no winning at the showers. You're embarassed that they caught you waiting.
<div id="option">
<h1>You can...
[[Ignore it and continue to wait->Relief]] OR [[Change your mind and go in->Go in]] </h1>
</div>
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Wait]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>You grab your food and find a seat next to Mark. He invites you to come kill some time and play Xbox.
[[Continue->Xbox]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul> You see that the Mess Hall has stopped serving lunch. Your stomach growls, and you turn on your heel thinking of whether or not you have any food left over from that care package your mom sent you last week.
Mark is just behind you, and you smile awkwardly. "So you missed out on lunch, huh?" He says to you while shaking his head. "I've got some food back in my bunk if you're hungry. I was going to play some Xbox. Want to kill some time?"
You're excited about the food and eagerly agree.
[[Continue->Xbox]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>Not going to lie, Mark is pretty good at Call of Duty. You find yourself struggling with the two joysticks.
Suddenly Mark yells out after winning the match against me, "That's right! Go the fuck back to where you came from! Aw yeah!"
Honestly, I'm frustrated. I am in the US army, and I shouldn't have to tell Mark that my home is the same as his. I can feel my head getting hot.
<div id="option">
<h1>Should you...
[[Tell him off->Tell off Mark for commetns]] or [[Laugh at the win->laugh along]] </h1>
</div>
<img src="https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/31265635_1713596145349919_1283604259773874176_o.jpg?_nc_cat=0&_nc_eui2=v1%3AAeFT2kLrhkO8va8H6OwmsWNQNFjqdA_atU_oN8i_A_RElOjq1psoppiLoFrdEBRB5xktIPa5lg3yCW5tod7qec2dVW-RKmZcw1Eb387neArAIw&oh=1cff5a81642b768ac6783b30c28a8990&oe=5B681C70" height= 200px; width= auto; align="middle">
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>"Dude, I've told you a million times. I'm from California. We grew up 20 miles away from each other. Stop telling me to 'go back to where I came from.'"
Mark rolls his eyes. He ignores you and keeps playing. You realize you've overstayed your welcome.
[[Continue->Leave playing Xbox]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Xbox]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>You hurt inside but laugh along. "Nice job on the win, Mark. I think I have realized that I am terrible at Call of Duty. With that astounding loss, I'm gonna take off. Thanks for the food."
[[Continue->Leave playing Xbox]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Xbox]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>As you leave Mark's room, you run into Jake outside. He notices that it was only yourself and Mark alone in his bunk.
"You're really sleeping around with an NCO just to make rank? Wooooow."
<div id="option">
<h1>Do you...
[[Tell him to mind his own business->tell off jake]] or [[Laugh weakly at Jake->Laugh with Jake]] </h1>
</div>
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>"Haha, yup. You know me," you roll off sarcastically.
You're exhausted at this point. You head off to your room to Skype with your sister. You know she is always there to cheer you up after these long days.
[[Continue->Skype the Fam]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Leave playing Xbox]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>"You know what Jake, I've been dealing with your shit all day. Just keep your comments to yourself. No one wants to hear them." You shove past him and head towards your room.
You and your sister have a Skype date. She alawys makes you feel better after these long days.
[[Continue->Skype the Fam]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Leave playing Xbox]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>Settled into your room, you open your computer to see your sister's face. "Heeey there my little soldier!" She yells out with a big smile. "Uh oh, are you okay? You don't look so hot." Her face clouds with concern.
<div id="option">
<h1>Do you...
[[Tell her everything is fine->lie to sister - everything fine]] or [[Vent to her ->Vent to Sister]] </h1>
</div>
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>You find yourself word vomiting for over an hour about the shitty food, Jake's sexist comments, how sick you are of not having your own shower, Mark's racism, and most of all, how all you want in the world is a Whiskey River BBQ Burger from Red Robin.
Your eyes beat back frustrated tears, and finally you take a breath. "I'm so sorry, Maria," you hear the heart-break in your sister's voice.
"I love you, Julia," you say guiltily. "Thanks for always being there for me. Please don't worry about me. I promise I'm okay."
You and Julia say your goodbyes. You can tell that your sister is worried, but you feel so much better having someone to talk to. You close your laptop and fall asleep, ready for another day.
[[New day ->Intro]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Skype the Fam]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>
[[Credits]] Your sister looks at you with worried eyes and anticipation. You take a deep breath and smile. "I'm okay, just tired. How are you??"
Your sister tells you all about the new girl she has been dating and how she got her prom dress for only $30.00 last weekend. She chatters on about how hard her math class is and that the guy she sits by in class really should wear more deodorant.
You smile and nod your head wearily. It's so good to hear your sister's voice. It removes yourself from your awful day.
It does get lonely with no one to talk to, but you don't want to worry her. "I love you, Julia," you tell her. "It's time for me to go to bed though. Do your math homework!"
You close the laptop and turn over to go to sleep. You're exhausted and miss home, but you're ready for another day.
'Different day, same shit,' you think to yourself.
[[New day ->Intro]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Skype the Fam]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>
[[Credits]]
You're relieved no one saw you, but you worry you might have missed lunch.
[[Continue->Miss Lunch]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Go back->Men Catcall you]] </li>
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul><span class="goodmorning">Good Morning Soldier!</span>
. . .
You are heading to the Mess Hall after morning formation.
You have been on deployment in Afghanistan. You have 91 days and a wake up left until you get to go home.
My name is Maria Cruz, but everyone here calls me Cruz. I enlisted in the Army last year when I was 18 years old. I was born in Puerto Rico, but I moved to California when I was 5.
Being one of the only females in the unit has been trying. Let me take you on a day in my life.
[[Continue->Breakfast]]
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>
<div id="start">
<h1><span class="blink"> [[START->Intro]] </span></h1>
</div>Created By: Alaina Beaulaurie, Cassidy Krahn, Jenetha Peralta, Tia Caton
Photos Credits:
Mark photo - Mohamed_hassan; https://pixabay.com/en/silhouette-soldier-armour-3344761/
Push up photo – anaterate; https://pixabay.com/en/silhouette-soldier-armour-3344761/
Jake photo – anaterate; https://pixabay.com/en/silhouette-soldier-armour-3344761/
Skype photo – Mohamed_hassan; https://pixabay.com/en/silhouette-soldier-armour-3344761/
Controller photo – IO-Images; https://pixabay.com/en/silhouette-soldier-armour-3344761/
Blow Kiss photo – OpenClipart-Vectors; https://pixabay.com/en/female-girl-human-people-person-2023199/
Cruz photo – Kari Louden Arrasmith; https://www.pinterest.com/pin/391953973809845334/
- Fair Use under Education Claus
Washington State University
Ruth Gregory - DTC 457 Digital Diverstiy
Spring 2018
<div id="start">
<h1><span class="blink"> [[START->Intro]] </span></h1>
</div>
<ul id="footer">
<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>
Created By: Alaina Beaulaurie, Cassidy Krahn, Jenetha Peralta, Tia Caton
Photos Credits:
Mark photo - Mohamed_hassan; https://pixabay.com/en/silhouette-soldier-armour-3344761/
Push up photo – anaterate; https://pixabay.com/en/silhouette-soldier-armour-3344761/
Jake photo – anaterate; https://pixabay.com/en/silhouette-soldier-armour-3344761/
Skype photo – Mohamed_hassan; https://pixabay.com/en/silhouette-soldier-armour-3344761/
Controller photo – IO-Images; https://pixabay.com/en/silhouette-soldier-armour-3344761/
Blow Kiss photo – OpenClipart-Vectors; https://pixabay.com/en/female-girl-human-people-person-2023199/
Cruz photo – Kari Louden Arrasmith; https://www.pinterest.com/pin/391953973809845334/
- Fair Use under Education Claus
Washington State University
Ruth Gregory - DTC 457 Digital Diverstiy
Spring 2018
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<li>[[Quit game->Title]] </li>
</ul>