Reflective Essay: My First Time In My Life

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Third time 's a charm
Was there ever a time in your life where you tried out for a team you could not wait to be apart of? With your heart racing and your palms sweaty, you were so excited to display what you were capable of (Imagery). Well, three years ago that happened to me and my life changed.
It all started the spring of eighth grade when the flowers were budding and it came time to tryout. I was so ready.I felt like I had waited one thousand years for this day to come (hyperbole) . I had been practicing all summer for this, I believed in myself and my parents were behind me cheering me on. Finally it was time. I went into the gym and gave everything I had. When I first learned I had only made part of the team, I was ok with it. It was …show more content…

Then, next year came, sophomore year, and the same thing happened. I got excited to show what I had learned last year and the skills I had gained. I gave everything I had again, but again, I only made part of the team. Yes, you could say I was defeated, but I knew I would have a chance to prove myself during the fall season and hopefully gain a spot on the team. So without thinking about it, I did what I was taught to do. I held my head high and worked my absolute hardest. I know what you all are thinking, she definitely got the spot now. I’m sorry to disappoint, but that did not happen. They chose two other people over me. At that point, I was so disappointed in myself and I could not understand why I was not good enough. I thought maybe I should just give up but, that is not who I am. So being me, I worked as hard as a cat trying to get a mouse to hopefully gain that spot I had dreamed of forever Simile). Then it came time for tryouts again. I was mentally and physically prepared, and for the very last time, I gave all that I had. Waiting, I hoped for good news, but I had only made the same part of the team; the part I had made …show more content…

I learned that I will always be good enough no matter what anyone says and no matter what anybody’s opinion of me is. Although at the time I thought my world had ended, it in reality it made me fly (Adverb Clause). I realized I did not need to be on the team to be happy because not being part of it has made me happier than I ever could have been. At first, I felt so worthless and that I would never be good enough for anything. With the help of my parents and many others, I finally realized that I was good enough and the opinion of the Sartell Dance Team coaches does not define me. Whenever I encounter a time in my life where I start to feel out of place or not good enough, my mind always drifts to this experience. I immediately feel better and I know that who I am is good

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