164-word version:
After knocking on dorm doors, I gathered everyone and started out for our task at hand. It was hotter than usual and we were supposed to nail plywood to the house that day. Although we did not make much progress due to the oppressive heat, I labored on...

178-word version:
I woke up lazily at five in the morning. It was time to go. After knocking on dorm doors, I gathered everyone and started out for our task at hand. It was hotter than usual and we were supposed to nail plywood to the house that day...