Taking Chances

Don’t be scared, take a chance. Taking chances can affect your life in many negative or positive ways. If you make a mistake, hopefully you end up learning from that mistake. So in the future you make better decisions. Even though taking chances seems like a big step to take, remember that if you don’t take chances you’re not living life to its fullest. As the days go by, I begin to think about the most challenging chance I took in my life. I feel that it made me who I am today. I decided to live a new lifestyle, and move in with my father. At the time, my father lived 70 miles away from my mother. Looking back I had no clue of the risk that I was taking, and how it would turn out. This chance I took had many different types of risks within it. I was beginning a new school, abiding by new rules, and engaging in new relationships. Even though I was afraid of taking those risks, I knew that I needed to try anything at that point, in order to make my life feel more complete. Time passed as I lived with my dad, and I started to feel my life lift up. I knew it would take a while to feel comfortable, but I knew it would be worth it. When I look back at that time in my life, I realize how many changes took place during that time. With a smile on my face, I can honestly say that even though I was afraid, I do not regret taking the risk because I learned so much, just from that one chance. Always remember that you only get one shot at life. “Take risks. Ask big questions. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. If you don’t make mistakes you’re not reaching far enough.” This is a quote by David Packard. So, don’t live life hiding. Get out there, explore, mess up if you have to, and have fun in the process.