Daily Prompts

Since I can't make myself update this blog more than I update Facebook (which really is a challenge for some reason), I've decided to update it the only way I know how: writing prompts.

I find that I really enjoy word or sentence prompts. It keeps my brain motivated and sometimes inspires me to write more than I intended. Not sure if I want to share my fan-fiction over here but I can post my prompts that I get from Twitter and various other prompting sites.

So without further delay, here is my first prompt. Please take note that my grammar and punctuation need help so if you see anything amiss, let me know. I can only grow if I know what's holding me back and work to fix it.
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Story Prompt (http://thestorystarter.com/):

The rookie driver sang a song in the diner to answer the challenge.

He had been so excited when he heard about the challenge that he practically drove through the night just to get there on time. Luck was on his side when he arrived, a mere ten minutes before the contest was due to begin. It really wasn't enough time for a warm up, but he really didn't need one. He sung every song that came up on the radio and even the multiple commercial jingles that played every hour.

Just as he was signing his name on the entry form, someone called out his name. He looked behind him and recognized the face of a classmate from driving school. He couldn't quite remember his name but the face, full of freckles and a beaming gap-toothed smile, had more than left an impression. The man was quick-witted and funny as hell. He was also top in the graduating class and one of the best handlers around.

The young man held up his hand and turned back, handing his form to one of the waitresses, and then threaded his way to his former classmate. It had been so long since he had seen anyone that he knew that he almost hugged the man. Since that really wasn't appropriate in a truck stop, he just offered him a hearty hello and an enthusiastic handshake.

Man, the gods really were on his side.

It really had been a long time since he had meet anyone he knew and he found himself rattling on about his life since graduation. When he finally took a breath it was to hear the diner manager address the increasingly large crowd of participants and spectators. After listening to the rules of the contest, the young man and several others were called forward and asked to stand on the “stage”.

As the contest started, each performer took a turn at singing the challenge song. The young man felt a lightness in his heart that he hadn't known before. This was the first time in a long while that he hadn't felt alone in his new world. This was the first time that he actually felt like part of the group instead of just an outsider looking. As he stepped forward to give it his all, he felt tears gathering in his eyes. It hadn't taken him long to sing the song and yet it felt like an eternity had passed when he finished.

By the time he came off the stage, the crowd was thinning out, preparing to head back to their life on the road. He chatted with a few of the regulars, shook hands with the contestants and even got a hug from one of the older waitresses. The young man headed outside toward his home for the next two weeks. He couldn't stop himself from the goofy smile that plastered his face. Ever since he signed up for this occupation, he'd had serious concerns of whether or not this was the right thing for him. Tonight, he proved that it was not only right but the best thing for him. Tonight he discovered his new-found family and he was prepared to do anything not to lose that feeling again.
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See, not much going on. It's similar to the work I do (did) on the fan-fiction side. It's not much of a story and I really don't intend for it to be. Just some of the ramblings that manage to leak from brain every now and again. Well, hope you enjoyed :)