As my parents drove away, I felt the lump in my throat. This is what I had wanted but it was still scary. I was on my own. What if I failed? I couldn’t go back home. What would I do? I looked at the ancient buildings that had been a sanctuary of learning for a hundred years. I would be walking the same halls as presidents had walked. Could I do this? The self-doubt grew inside of me.
I breathed in deeply then let it out slowly, releasing the doubts. No time for that. I had things to learn!
Word Count: 100
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Dear Corina,
I could feel her fear and determination in this. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I sense she will make it! 🙂
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It’s always scary starting something new, but something tells me she’ll do all right!
Nie one, Corina.
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Hope she makes it.
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I think most of us remember leaving home for the first time–– such a leap of faith!
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Even those that went on to be presidents probably felt the same.
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Lovely story. I remember taking my daughter to university and talking her down from quitting the first day. It’s scary setting out on this new adventure.
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