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Every person is a poem waiting to be read.

E. Grin (via written-in-pen)

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There are no short cuts to any place worth going.

Beverly Sills (via thepowerwithin)

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What is a time that a stranger was nice to you as a kid?

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What’s a time you wish you said something but didn’t?  

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1. Words I Wish Never Left My Mouth

“I never want to be like you! You only know life behind a cubicle!”

It was one of the first times I’d ever yelled at my dad and it was years of built up pain and rage. Before I could stop myself, these words tumbled out like daggers hoping to strike his heart again and again. The past hour, he had been wearing an unfeeling mask and it made my blood boil as my own emotions surfaced. I wanted a reaction. I wanted to hurt him. 

There was a split second after I’d said those words that I glimpsed his reaction and I knew they struck him.

I wish they hadn’t.

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2. The Blue Ribbon

During Elementary School, at the end of each school year in June our school would have a Field Day. That day your athleticism was tested with different stations set up….anything from the Dizzy Obstacle Course to the Three-Legged Race. After the end of the day, each kid would categorize their ribbons based on the color. (Yellow for Third Place, Red for Second & Royal Blue for First Place). Each student would feel a deep sense of pride or lack thereof as they tallied each corresponding ribbon. Each year the most coveted of events was the 50 Yard Race (or at least it was for me). It was 5th grade and I had my eyes on the prize. Boys and girls were separated and put in different heats and would have a final race. I easily placed in my first heat and made it to the next round. However, the final defining race which would name the winner of the precious blue ribbon, my archenemy Stephanie who I had beef with for the entirety of the school year also made it to the next round. With my emotions in a whirlwind, I had realized that I wanted to win the race infinitely more than before. If I had won the race I would show that skonka who was really the boss bitch of the yard!!!! I lined up and she has stood next to me, an obvious scare tactic. Oh it was on like donkey kong!!!! “Ready…Set…Go!!!!!” I run my little heart out to the point where I felt my lungs in my throat heavily heaving. In the beginning of the race Stephanie was ahead but I close on her trail. Heaving all the way, three quarters of the length of the race I gain on her and eventually sneak passed her! At the sideline I hear all my posse cheering my on and I know that I am beating her! At the end it was so close..but I was deemed the winner despite vocal objection from Stephanie. With pride I was awarded my precious blue ribbon! I pinned it on my Sponge Bob T-Shirt with pride throughout the rest of the Field Day to remind all who was the ultimate winner of our long-standing feud!!!!

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About 4 and a half years ago I had the exciting and very scary experience of falling in love for the first time. TBH it was the first time I’d ever had the experience of getting to know a guy in a flirty/romantic way at all..! It was new, it was butterfly-filled, and at moments it was awkward as I figured out how to share myself and my story with someone I had feelings for. During the trial and error first love experience I said some that I (still to this day, and will perhaps forever) wish I hadn’t.. I was telling him about childhood friends, particularly one who’s family was very wealthy. In my nervous awkwardness I said something’s along the lines of, “rich friends, gotta love ‘em. They can come in handy”. I’m not sure why I said it, and frankly I have no idea what I meant by this statement, but what I do remember is the awkwardness that hung in the air as a realized that I had no idea what his family’s economic status was. (It turns out that he was from a pretty wealthy family as well) I said something that I wish I hadn’t.. and I also learned to not make assumptions about people, and to hold my tongue until I know their story.

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Prompt 2

I started out soccer freshman year with zero skill or ability. I was the only one on my team to never have played before. Our coach was intense and driven and scared me the first week. After the first practice I was ready to quit. Our practices made sore in places I didn’t know could be. Though I did not end the season an amazingly talented player, I grew a lot in courage and felt proud my improvement by the last couple of games. 

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I was sitting in the audience and heard my name being called. I was awarded the Peer Service award. I’m not one to think about moments I felt proud of myself. Maybe it’s something about my culture that tries to deflect praise. But this moment was affirmation that I was doing something right, and while I want to be careful that I’m not helping others for the sake of praise, it was good to know that others saw my heart for service.

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“you don’t seem as happy as I remember you being”. The words had formed and been spoken before I could do anything to stop myself. We hadn’t seen each other in years and this was the first meeting since our somewhat awkward departure. She responded as best she could to a pretty crappy statement, trying to be nice about it, and instead of apologising like I should have, I tried to explain myself and justify my statement of, ‘what I was really trying to say…’ We haven’t talked since and I haven’t thought about that moment till now. I hope my words didn’t stick and I hope they know that my words weren’t true and that I’m sorry for my mistake. 

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Prompt 2

I stood up for myself to end a toxic friendship and no longer settle for continually being used and put down. I finally chose to love myself.

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#2: What is a time you were proud of yourself?

I was very happy about the itinerary I developed for the trip I took to Singapore with my dad and my sister. I felt like we had a good balance of sightseeing, delicious food, and quality time with family. It’s especially meaningful nowadays since I don’t get to see either of them very often.

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I was proud of myself when I coordinated a band and concert for my 25th birthday. I was always complaining about not having enough time for music, so I wanted to make a goal where I actually experienced making a commitment to my music. 

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What is a time you were proud of yourself? 

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What is a time you said something you wish you hadn’t?