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Personal Narrative: Time Constraints Of Being A + Student

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I used to be afraid that I would get my answers incorrect for every problem I solved. Last week, I saw my score on the math exam I took, and I was disgusted by the score I had gotten. For this reason, I decided I needed a good method to solve my weakness. I took a step into the shower, and I thought carefully about my life after that shocking moment. Time flew and hot water dropped down to the concrete floor. I was still looking for the obstacle that was holding me down from being a A+ student. That day, I started talking with my family, and I had finally gotten a great advice. I was told with a grave manner, to check my answers repeatedly until I was sure I can move on. I used to never check my answers due to time constraints, but my parents

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