Personal Logs - Two Year Anniversary
Capt. Myst
Lt. Krasinski
Lt. J.G. Karenek


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Capt. Myst

Captain's Personal Log
Stardate: 56656.8

I know two years have gone by. It even seems like a long time ago now that I first took command of the Griffin. SO much has happened since then, even in just this past year it seems like it must have been longer simply to fit everything in.

But then again, it seems like not enough time has passed. Can it really be two years!? So much has changed, yet I almost feel as if *I* haven't. Between three first contacts, trying to survive a kidnapping, and being an Ensign again, I haven't had the time to. And that's really what it is. It's hard to feel like you've grown from who you are when you just spent days being who you were when you were young!

*pause*

I just re-read my log on this precise date last year, commemorating this ship's first anniversary. - That really was a good toast, I had forgotten! Must not do so again - But what really struck me is how most of what happened in that first year has almost been forgotten in all that's happened this year. Especially where our first year was much more eventful. Yet this last year... saw many more changes.

First Yuri... I wish I even knew how things were going with him beyond the: 'I'm alive and kicking, and busy' I only seem to be able to get about him once every few months. I'm certain he's making the model Captain, but Starfleet rarely lets any messages be sent from or to his ship their mission is so tightly kept secret... *sighs* I miss him.

Then we received another new Chief Medical Officer, who has turned out to be wonderful, but it's somewhat odd to have three in less than two years, at least to me. Or perhaps it's just the huge turn-over we've had in the senior staff in under a year? I realize on a ship this large, with a crew this large, there is a higher turn-over than on smaller vessels. But it's really seemed to strike home recently: after losing my XO and second CMO to promotions, I've also lost my Chief Engineer, Chief Operations Officer, AND my Second Officer. All for various reasons, but it's still hard to have five of the core of your crew - your surrogate family, leave all within close times of each other.

*pause*

You know what? I think I'm beginning to understand how my Mom felt when my sister and I left home at the same time. I should call her, let her know I do still miss her.

But, this is a time of celebration! We've 'survived' another year, another set of adventures, joys, sorrows, and all that makes life what it is. Another year is waiting, and probably not too patiently!

I still have Jaquelle and Rinali. Thankfully! Doctor Stone's been keeping to himself mostly, but he's been there when we needed him too. Vosch is an interesting character, but he seems to be fitting in just fine. And our two newest Senior Officers I have high hopes for. Ensign Alexiandria Sandraian is spoken of highly by people Jaquelle knows and trusts. And Jack... I only hope we can do right by him this time around. We as in Starfleet. You should have seen him on the Bridge, keeping control of things in the clutch, and with a crew of teens!

Anyways, it's time for my annual tour. *chuckles lightly* Interesting to think this tradition started three years ago, and the ship's only been out of dock from the refit for two. Who should I invite to join me this year I wonder... Hm...


"Computer, end log."


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Lt. Krasinski

{Chief Science Office}

"Computer, start recording.

Dear Me, wait computer, stop," Anna called out. It's not really me, Anna said to herself out loud. It's me older.

"Okay, computer start recording again.

Dear Older Anna:

I am so proud of you. You went to Starfleet, graduated and you are the chief science officer on a very big, new, important ship. They won't let me look at your file so I don't know much more, but you have a nice office and really neat quarters.

It is nice to know that I am going to grow up to be you. I thought I would always be shy, and that I would really never be noticed, sort of like how it is now in the family. But you must be noticed by a lot of people. It would seem that since you are the chief science officer and have to give reports at meetings and during emergency times on the bridge, you must be really outgoing.

I have been sick a lot and thought that I would always be that way, too. It is nice to know that you are very athletic. I looked around your cabin, sorry, but it was sort of my cabin, too. I saw all the awards for sports. I guess you don't worry about getting sick any longer.

I also saw all your awards at Starfleet. You were the best at science two years in a row. You were also the best every year at sharp shooting. I never knew I would be able to do that.

I lay awake some nights watching the stars wishing that I could grow up to be someone like you. Sometimes I get sad because I know I never will. It's nice to know that you look at those same stars knowing that you can actually reach them.

You are my hero.

Love, Younger Anna."

"Stop Log," the Older Anna said. She remembered writing the letter. It was only a couple days ago when she wrote it. But she wanted to hear her voice again and remember what she was like when she was young.

Anna looked at the stars. How she wished she could somehow tell that actual lonely little girl from many years ago that everything was going to be all right. Anna thought further about how far she had come in the past year, and realized that what she needed to do was to see in her what that little girl saw.

"Computer," Anna called. "Delete the program that constantly monitors my medical condition."


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Lt. J.G. Karenek

Personal Log:

It has only been a few months since I had begun this assignment. At first I wondered if I would be up to the challenge, and I must confess the same thought still crosses my mind at times. This is my first experience on a vessel such as this, and the two missions thus far are unlike any I have ever been involved, nor did I ever think I would be involved. Now don't get me wrong, I would never trade the experiences for anything, however when looking from the outside in, I still can't help but be a little overwhelmed.

I suppose if this becomes a long term assignment, I too will be able to handle things as my superiors. I have learned a lot from them in a short period of time. Captain Myst, while not a Vulcan, has a lot of my mentors traits. She is calm and cool under fire, and puts forth an air of confidence that has a calming affect over the crew that is important when under pressure. Even if she doesn't have all the answers, that confidence that exudes from her personality, convinces everyone that she will get them. Her logical nature is also one I hope to pattern myself. While I don't get to interact with her as much as I would like, she is an excellent role model for one in the early stages of a Starfleet career.

The XO, well, she is a curious one for certain. I can't seem to get a bearing on her except that she is professional in all manners while on duty. I guess looking at the big picture, isn't that all that matters? I have talked with several of those I have begun to develop close working and even personal relationships with and all of them say the same thing when it comes to her, "She is professional and does her job well. If anything were to happen and she had to take command, I would gladly follow her into battle." However, she seems to keep a certain distance from others when it comes to a personal level. That could be by design or maybe I just haven't interacted with those who know her best. This is a HUGE ship after all; nothing like those I have been on before where it was not uncommon for the captain him or herself to walk up and have a drink with personnel during off shift hours.

The rest of the senior staff, I haven't been able to work up an opinion yet. I know from talking with others the rule of thumb when it comes to the Chief Security Officer is, "Keep your nose clean and she is pleasant as can be, mess up and she is tough as nails." Just what the chief of Security should be.

Of course there is my direct superior, Lt. JG Krasinski. She is one that I have been able to work with extensively and she has made me feel more than at home. *pause* Well in her own way she has made me feel at home. Of the senior staff she is the only one I have been able to get to know on a personal level, and even then she always maintains a very fine line between professional and personal interaction. She doesn't seem to have an overabundance amount of "friends" here on the ship, at least that I have been able to determine. While everyone respects her, and doesn't mind working for her, there isn't a whole lot of personal interaction with many, which makes my situation kind of unique. In my short time here, it has become apparent that she needs a few friends and I believe I can say I have become one of them; especially if I "let" her strike me out with that curve ball thingy of hers. *pause* Nah who am I kidding, if I didn't know better I would think she defies the laws of physics with that thing it is that good. I remember when she finally got me for real, she had that little smirk that she tries to hide when she is pleased. It looked just like the holodeck when I... but as I digress.

I too need friends to help become more comfortable on the ship and I hope that Lt. JG Krasinski, Anna as she has told me to call her in private company, will become one of my best. There is also so much I can learn from her. She is so smart and knows so much and... must stay focused.

Another friend that I have been developing is Ensign Terri Dumas. She works with me up at Stellar; but that is for another log as it is time for me to go on shift.


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