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Getting that backpack today was a must. I started digging like my life depended on it. I got a bit organized and used my own hole for starters. The location was important to remember and it was easiest to make it at one of the outer regions of the mine. Like I said, I was digging like a man possessed. By the time I had the coins for the backpack, my mind was racing. It meant I spent a little too much time down there and forgot about having fun.
This time around I couldn’t find Citarella but soon *MightyMiner* came along.
“Hey old friend, how’s it been?” – I went over to him.
“Well, I’ve been working but you seem to be doing better. What about you?” – I felt a little better right away as my friend seemed to need some help.
“Don’t get discouraged. I did upgrade my backpack today but I also spent all my coins. It’s a vicious cycle.” – I replied and I noticed some positive energy building up.
“Maybe we just need some discipline. There must be a reason we’re still here.” - *MightyMiner* replied.
We seemed to be coming to a conclusion.
“Yeah, we both want it bad enough but wanting it is not enough. We’ve got to persevere.” – I said and felt like a smartiepants.
“Yes, what drives you to mine so efficiently? It might be helpful for me too.” – He asked.
“I really want to get the best gear and see if I can compete with the best players.” – I replied without thinking twice.
“Oh, and whenever someone doubts my skill... That’s also makes me work harder.” – I concluded.
“Two heads are smarter than one! I just got the answer to our problems. We can use our frustration to work even harder! It’s just our self-doubt that is making things harder for us!” - *MightyMiner* seemed to make a lot of sense. It seemed like all the friends I’ve made were helping me out on this mission.
I thought I might share advice I’ve gotten from Citarella. He didn’t seem to use any of the free upgrades and bonuses. His outfit was very dull and he didn’t use any pets or hats.
“I met a girl here, and I know what you might be thinking. She told me about all the bonuses we might be missing out on. We’re also dressed too plane compared to the miners. Maybe they’ll take us seriously if we look the part.” – I told my friend.
“That sure sounds smart. If we’re playing this game and only using some of the features, we’re not doing it right!” – He replied.
“I think this served as a lesson for both of us! I feel refreshed and mining is on my mind again! I hope the next time I see you we look like legendary miners!” – I said and was off to do some real work.
“Thanks, Noob. I really enjoyed our conversation. I look forward to seeing you again.”
As we both went our way, I started actually enjoying the mining. Maybe I just needed a break and a good talk with a friendly person.
When I got back into the mine, I remembered what Citarella had told me. I was like a whole new person. I enjoyed the first run as the music seemed to change the lower I got. The atmosphere in the low levels of the mine had me motivated to keep digging deeper. That also got me some real returns in coins. The second time I visited the mine, I was getting a bit tired. The 350K storage I had contributed a lot to that. However, the talk I had with my friend managed to keep me hyped up to finish the run. When I went back to the surface, I noticed I had filled up the quota for receiving a reward. It was a bit too late and I needed some rest. It was time for a diary entry!
“Dear diary,
Now I actually looked forward to the next day, as I had rewards to collect. I imagined the fun I’d have with the new free stuff I’d receive. Mining actually gave you everything you could want. Working didn’t mean just earning – it meant that if you’re good at it, you’d get more than just coins. You’d get what you rightfully deserve.
Signing off for today
Noobi”