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"Preserving the Flow: A Water Conservation Crusade"

Definitions:

What is a Story?

"A story or narrative is a connected series of events told through words (written or spoken), imagery (still and moving), body language, performance, music, or any other form of communication. You can tell a story about anything, and the events described can be real or imaginary; covering both fiction and nonfiction; and leaving no topic, genre, or style untouched. There are stories about all things and all times; past, present and future. Whenever you’re telling somebody about a series of events, you are telling a story, no matter what the subject nor when they occurred. As such, stories are of great value to human culture, and are some of the oldest, most important parts of life." (Admin, 2018)

What is a Tale?

"A tale is a story, especially one that's full of creative embellishments. You can read a tale from a book, or tell a bedtime tale to the kids you're babysitting."

"Tales can be true or fictional, but they generally consist of a narrative, with a beginning and an end, made more interesting and exciting with vivid details. Some tales are meant to teach specific lessons (like your family's history or your community's values)." («Tale - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms», s. f.)

What is Science Fiction?

"Science fiction (sometimes shortened to SF or sci-fi) is a genre of speculative fiction, which typically deals with imaginative and futuristic concepts such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. Science fiction can trace its roots to ancient mythology. It is related to fantasy, horror, and superhero fiction and contains many subgenres. Its exact definition has long been disputed among authors, critics, scholars, and readers." (Wikipedia contributors, 2023)

Science Fiction Story:

In the year 2050, I woke up and discovered that the earth no longer had clean water as a result of the previous years that we wasted water,  thus witnessing a world trapped in the grip of a relentless water crisis. Rivers and lakes had dwindled to mere trickles, and the once-fertile lands lay barren. The scarcity of clean water had reached a point of desperation, and it was a reality. My best friend José Daniel and I couldn't ignore any longer, we shared a vision, a mission to reverse this impending catastrophe.

Particularly one day, as we were exploring a desolate landscape, our curiosity led us to an astonishing discovery an enigmatic, highly illuminated blue portal. With trepidation but unwavering determination, we took a leap of faith and stepped through this surreal gateway. At that moment I said to my best friend:

Cristina: Do you think getting in is a good option and will help us get water again?

Jose daniel answers me: Yes, it is very magical but I think that if it leads us to some solution to help bring this important resource that is water

Cristina: You have reason, I hope nothing bad happens and we have to risk it. -he says something nervous.

Jose daniel: calm friend, give me your hand ... breathe and jump!

-they took a leap of faith through that surreal door.As we crossed the portal, the world transformed before our eyes. Suddenly, we were transported back to the year 2023, a time when lush landscapes stretched as far as the eye could see, and abundant water resources were a certainty. It was a sharp contrast that we had left behind in 2050. Our mission was now clearer, we needed to discover the root causes of the impending water crisis and pollution that had brought our world to the brink of disaster.

Our journey took us deep into the past, and we engaged in dialogue with experts, delved into historical records, and investigated the myriad ways in which we had gone astray. It became apparent that the lack of environmental consciousness, rampant pollution, and wasteful water practices had set off a chain reaction of problems leading to the catastrophic water scarcity in the future. It was a series of small, seemingly inconsequential decisions and actions that had rendered our future without water.

Armed with a new knowledge and a desire to effect a change since 2023 was a year mostly contaminated in all aspects, we stayed several days to realize our ambitious plan that was to organize a great festival, a "WaterVibe Festival"with the aim of raising awareness about water preservation and inspiring people to take action. We intended to use the universal language of music to bring people together in a common cause.

Me and jose daniel came up with the idea of convincing the two hottest artists of the time, "Mora" and "Bad Bunny", to join our mission.

Jose daniel: You have to be able to contact them already by messages, calls or emails. We have to do everything possible, Cristina, because this will boost the conservation of water for our future.

Cristina: You have reason.

Hours later..

-Cristina gets a call

Manager of the artists: Hello Cristina, read your messages and tell the guys, they find it interesting and want to help you for the future of all

Cristina: OMG! thanks to this help us to raise awareness of saving this natural resource.

Artists Manager: Ready, when would we do the event?

Cristina: As soon as possible because we don’t have much time, in my time terrible things are happening, what do you think tomorrow? my friend and I will all have our magic spells ready by tomorrow.

I’ll see you tomorrow.

-Cristina hangs the call

Cristina: JOSEEE, we did it!! - I said it excitedly

Cristina: It was not easy however, we were tireless in our search, so driven by the urgency of the crisis I could contact their managers and agree, tomorrow they will come to give the show to raise awareness.

Our persistence eventually paid off. Mora and Bad Bunny recognized the gravity of the situation and agreed to participate in the "WaterVibe Festival." The festival drew thousands of people, spanning generations, who gathered to experience a unique fusion of music and environmental consciousness.

As Bad Bunny took the stage, he proclaimed, Water is life, let's preserve it for future generations!

The message resonated deeply with the audience, transcending age and cultural barriers. The festival ignited a spark of awareness that would ultimately lead to a change in how water has to be valued, preserved and protected in the years to come.

As we returned to our time in 2050, we could see that the water had clearly returned. Finally, the water crisis had not been completely averted, but the wheels of transformation had been set in motion. We knew that the battle to secure a future where clean water was abundant and cherished was far from over, but we were now filled with hope and determination.

[Cristina]

Finding the image was too easy using artificial intelligence (AI), as I just had to give you a short description of my story for the (AI) I generated an image related to my story

References:

Story Definition

Admin. (2018, 3 noviembre). Story: Definition and Examples | Literary Terms. Literary Terms. https://literaryterms.net/story/ 

Tale Definition

Tale - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms. (s. f.). En Vocabulary.com. https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/tale 

Science Fiction Definition

Wikipedia contributors. (2023). Science fiction. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_fiction 

Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs: Los verbos frasales en inglés | British Council. (s. f.). https://www.britishcouncil.org.mx/blog/phrasal-verbs 

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How did I save water yesterday?

In the morning, after returning from the gym I took a shower trying to reduce the time I spent in the shower, limiting my time underwater to less than ten minutes. Plus, I made sure the faucet didn’t leak while I brushed my teeth and then closed it. During lunch, I used a dishwasher instead of hand washing dishes, as dishwashers tend to be more efficient in using water. In the afternoon, when I watered the garden I used a hose with adjustable nozzle to better control the flow of water and avoid waste and so I contribute with small actions to take care of the water