Weekly Challenge: Pop Rocks 🤘🏽
Complete the Pop 50 point Literature Micro Objective through engaging in the nostalgia of "Pop Rocks", then writing about a related memory.
Those of you who ordered a Scout Pack received not only your quest card and badges, but also a SURPRISE of Pop Rocks! You also received a letter with instructions to hold on to your Pop Rocks until further instruction. THIS WEEKLY CHALLENGE IS YOUR FURTHER INSTRUCTION! It’s time to rip into those Pop Rocks and get reminiscing and writing! (And for those who didn’t order a Scout Pack, it’s not too late!)
Details:
1) Acquire a packet of Pop Rocks!
You can do this through ordering a Scout Pack (the now revealed “surprise” is Pop Rocks) or through any other means.
2) Get yourself into a mindful state. You’re going to be eating your Pop Rocks, but as you do, we want you to be aware of any thoughts and feelings the experience brings up. Put yourself in a situation where you can best focus on your senses and emotions while experiencing the Pop Rocks.
3) Eat your Pop Rocks! As you do, be mindful.
Ask yourself:
What am I experiencing in the here and now as I eat this?
Can I remember times in the past when I’ve eaten this? (What about the first time?)
How does this exercise make me feel?
4) Inspired by the exercise, write a short story.
The nitty gritty:
Make sure to give your story a title to set the stage.
Your story should have elements of non-fiction, but can include fictional elements as well.
Your story can, but does not have to, include Pop Rocks.
Your story should be between 300-1000 words long.
5) Head to our Facebook Page and post your story in a comment on the post “Pop Rocks 🤘🏽.” (Posting on our Facebook Page is what reminds us to award you your well deserved star!)
6) Don’t forget to record your points! Completing this objective not only earns you a star, but also 50 points towards your Pop quest for completing the Literature Micro Objective.
Star:
7) To collect your star, you must:
-Post your story to the Facebook post mentioned above, (Step 5)
-before January 29th 2024
-while holding an active Quest Scouts membership.
Members receive a star for completing the weekly challenge. (Not a member? You can become a member here.) Stars will be manually tracked by Quest Scouts. Earn 10 stars and receive your first Star Catcher achievement badge.
