Asilo Del Mundo

Author\'s Note: An assignment that was done for class again, but still I\'m rather enjoying how it was done.

Disclaimer: My mind. No one else\'s. I make no money. :)

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Things are not always as they seem. I write to you now, to tell you my tale. It is a tale in which you will soon tell your children, as you will soon experience it. You will add your own points and take out mine. You will soon join me here in your haven.

I live in a new world, called Asilo Del Mundo, but I have not lived here my whole life, only a majority. Asilo Del Mundo is located on Idro, a new planet in which was discovered in the 29th century. Though it is much farther than known possible when I lived on Earth, it is much like the planet. Idro consists of 99% water, which makes it unique. Our homes are futuristic domes and huts underneath the water, part above. Years were spent in the development of tunnels through the water for our transportation for those who wish not to use water vehicles, or get tedious with the same rides. These are constructed with care and precision. No short cuts are made, everything is done to perfection to ensure safety. Buses and cars roam these underground mazes of highways and roads. Each home owner has the option to have a special home device installed that can raise the home above water for a more Earth feeling.

We still have schools, businesses and many other things, only the buildings spread farther horizontal than vertical to keep the usual illusion that Idro is inhabited and only water. We as people are in no way advanced in species, other than our scientific findings, which are greater than I, or anyone, could ever imagine. Our research only goes towards what is needed, not spread in improper divisions to near useless causes. More money goes towards keeping our environment clean and fresh, renovations to keep everything safe as possible, and less towards government keeping.

We have created devices to help each person create their own ideal surroundings. We require only a five minute procedure and ten minute explanation on the product. A small device is given to each member to swallow, much like a pill. Once it enters the programmed position within them, it embeds itself into the tissue. The five minutes in which it takes to do so is painful, yes, but with pain comes reward. From there, each resident is given a small scientific palm pilot. Within this common devices holds the power to control your own personal space and environment. However weather cannot be controlled, but everything else may be.

I sit here on the bus, staring out at the scenery that passes me by day after day. It is getting too loud, too noise for me to think, so I open my palm pilot, push a few buttons and the noise around me quiets to a whisper, but only for me. If I wished, I could control my poor eyesight to watch for the stop in which I need to retreat from this bus, I can also control the scenery that passes me by, to keep interest. I can explore far galaxies, cruise the caribbean or stroll along city streets just by staring out a window. I could ease my arthritis with the touch of a few buttons, rid the air around me of smoke or any other unpleasant smells. I cannot control what I feel much, if at all, other than joint pains and aches. Headaches and such don\'t hurt nearly to the same severity which they used to pound at my old body.

Schools aren\'t as harsh as they are on Earth. Students are much more polite, and bullying has its own way to be dealt with. Student may choose to carry a special program on their palm pilot if bullying is very bad. This enables any bullying tossed their way, to leave the impact and the exact feelings of that student, directly back on the bully. This stops any fighting both verbally and physically nearly immediately as the bully knows what the other feels, and stops. Everyone has their ranks, but everyone is respected equally, listened to and never taken advantage of. Crime is still a factor, but it is prevented where possible with our new police force and their own special technology. We have had ten murders in the past twenty-five years.

There are many beautiful things in our world, but you will have to wait to experience them now won\'t you? I can\'t wait to see you. I\'ve already set your bedroom up, just like at home on Earth. Your trip will be quick but tiring. \'Beam me up Scotty\' isn\'t so unusual now is it? Your trip will be a mere half hour, despite the hundreds of thousands of miles you must travel. This is only possible between the two communicator stations though, the one here on Asilo Del Mundo and the one on Earth.

I\'ve lived here on Idro for many years now, nearing on fifty. Not many people decide to stay as long as I have and they return to Earth, some are forced back to Earth. See, no one here has only experienced their perfect life. Everyone is required to have lived on Earth for at least fifteen years either before or after they arrive, occasionally even during their trip. Some are born here, live here for so long, then travel to Earth and return after the fifteen years. This is a requirement because then no one takes advantage or takes for granted our life when thousands of thousands of people are suffering every day. This way they know the hardships and the highs that everyone goes through.

Sleep, stress, and every issue that arises here, there are professionals on hand at any time. You are monitored carefully for health both mental, physical and emotional, and any problems are confronted as soon as possible. Sleep issues may be adjusted within your palm pilot to make you more tired at a certain time to help you sleep, helps shuts the brain off for a peaceful sleep.

Lost relationships does not end friendships all the time, nor does it leave that horrid feeling of betrayal or loneliness in the pit of your stomach. Friendships are forever, and you can trust your friends unconditionally. This is a normal world, in which you can create your ultimate haven, independent from anyone else\'s, for everyone is an individual.