answer:Certainly! Thank you for your kind words, and I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Here's an extended scene that explores Marina's underwater kingdom: Marina's underwater kingdom was like nothing else on earth. As soon as she entered the water, she felt the weight of the world lift from her shoulders. The water enveloped her in a gentle, cool embrace, and she swam down to the seafloor. The kingdom was built of colorful coral reefs that shone like jewels in the dim light of the ocean depths. These reefs served as homes for a wide variety of creatures- some of whom Marina had never seen before. Schools of fish swam in hypnotic formations, their scales reflecting the light in a myriad of hues. There were crabs scuttling along the seafloor, lobsters peeking out from under the rocks, and eels lounging in the crevices. Octopuses would slide along the bottom with their many tentacles changing color, and jellyfish would pulse above her head, trailing long, ethereal tendrils. Whales and dolphins passed by, their songs echoing, their giant forms gracefully slicing through the water. The ocean currents were like music to Marina's ears- a symphony of sound that never ceased. The water moved in a slow, hypnotic dance, and Marina's tail bobbed and swayed in time with the music of the sea. Every move she made felt natural and fluid, like a well-rehearsed dance. She knew every nook and cranny of the underwater kingdom, and nothing gave her greater joy than exploring its hidden corners. Marina remembered the first time she saw the underwater kingdom in all its glory. She had been sent on a mission by the queen of the mermaids to collect some pearls, and she had gotten lost. She had been swimming along, her eyes only focused on the pearls, when she noticed something moving out of the corner of her eye. She had followed the movement cautiously, and then she had seen it - the underwater kingdom. At first, she had thought it was a dream- maybe something she had imagined or conjured up in her mind. But then she had swum closer, and she had seen the colors and the creatures, and she had known that it was real. As she explored the kingdom that day, Marina had felt something shift within her. For the first time in her life, she had felt a sense of belonging. She had realized that she wasn't alone- there were others like her, others she could relate to. The underwater kingdom had become her home, and she had cherished it with a fierceness that hadn't faded even after she had been forced to flee. And now, as she looked back on her time in the kingdom, Marina knew that she had been lucky to be a part of such a magical world. The colors of the coral reefs, the sound of the ocean currents, the creatures, and the way the sunlight filtered down into the depths- it was all something she would never forget.

answer:The author struggles with procrastination and cleaning, often putting off tasks until her space becomes cluttered and messy. However, this changed when a NYU grad student asked to film a video profile about her life. Determined to present herself in the best light possible, the author got her space clean and uncluttered. She also made almond cut out cookies, instead of her signature chocolate chip cookies, to show the baking process on camera. She then dropped off the cookies at Crescent Grill, a restaurant that offers shuttle service for their guests, and was surprised to hear that they had heard about her famous chocolate chip cookies. The author was invited to come back and try their menu and is excited to see where this thread of recommendations takes her.

answer:I can provide some tips to help you overcome procrastination and keep your space clean: 1. Set achievable goals: break down your tasks into small steps and set reasonable deadlines for each one. This will make them seem less daunting and more manageable. 2. Create a schedule: plan out your day and allocate time for each task. This will help you stay on track and prevent you from procrastinating. 3. Eliminate distractions: turn off your phone and avoid any other distractions that might hinder your productivity. 4. Have a tidy-up routine: develop a routine that includes staying on top of cleaning duties, even if it's just five minutes of tidying-up every night before bed. 5. Find an accountability partner: having someone to hold you accountable for your goals can be really helpful. Consider sharing your goals with a friend or family member who can help encourage you and check in on your progress. 6. Use positive self-talk: instead of beating yourself up for procrastinating, use positive affirmations to motivate yourself and remind yourself of your goals. remember, overcoming procrastination and keeping a clean space is a process that takes time and effort. Don't be too hard on yourself and take things one step at a time.

answer:The author was approached by an NYU grad student in the Journalism Department who asked to film a video profile about her life. The video will be a class assignment and will include footage of the author's baking, podcasting, dropping off her baked goods, doing church rehearsal, and spending time at TBMS. The author gave the student access to all areas of her life, so the video should provide a comprehensive look into her experiences. The video is currently in the editing stages, but the author is excited to see the final product and how the student interpreted her story.