Personal Narrative: Continual Drive Of Perfection And Determination

Everyone experiences a moment in their life that defines who they are. Your experiences are what make you unique. For me, this moment happened only a few years ago. My continual drive for perfection and determination to succeed became evident all within the same day. On that particular day I learned just how relentless I was in my ability to practice, how to keep a good composure through difficult situations, and how my continual strive to stay focused would lead to success. The many hours of practice, months and months of nitpicking each and every note, along with learning the rhythms and the dynamics had benefited me during my audition. I was ready for my first ever district band audition, so I thought. Sophomore year was one of those years where I thought I knew what I was doing, but in reality I had no idea. I was starting to find where I fit in and who my friends would be for the remaining years of high school. These friends happened to have the similar interests as I did, music. Being one giant band family, we all supported and helped each other. Just the year before I had grown quite a bit as a player and succeeded in making the Derby High School Wind
My focus and determination had landed me a one way ticket to district band. I realized many things about myself that day. One of them being that I get really nervous when I play in front of others. Another thing was that I noticed how much I truly enjoyed what I was doing. Sure, I was a one point having a mental breakdown, but I still continued to enjoy the process. Above all, I realized how focused and relentless I am, on whatever it may be that I’m doing. Once I have my mind set on something, I will do everything in my power to accomplish or complete that goal/ task. It’s something not everyone has in them, but the focused mentality is one that I will forever benefit from even as a grow and get older. After all, it is part of who I