https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06 PROMPT: Sometimes our determination can be the difference between success and failure. Write a personal narrative about a time when you were determined to do something. Be sure to write about your experience in detail and describe why it was important to you. Make the TITLE your name. en-us 2016-10-26 12:41:11 UTC 2016-10-26 17:12:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/File.png https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133312862 I was determined to win in Orlando. It was a hot sun morning. We had won every game excepted one. We were playing against the team we lost to. They were from Tampa, Florida. They were tall, fast, and were really annoying. They were really over confident too. There was no way I would let them beat us this time.  

]]> 2016-10-26 13:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133312862 22randolphj https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133312996 -By Jessica R]]> 2016-10-26 13:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133312996 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313027 Butterflies were swarming my stomach as we walked up the long hill. The bikes, making the buzzing noise. Triston]]> 2016-10-26 13:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313027 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313054 There it is the final boss.I was as excited as I made this far.I try and try,mad that make it harder and harder to let go.I finally did it,the joy of relieve and feeling of a winner]]> 2016-10-26 13:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313054 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313077 2016-10-26 13:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313077 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313140 2016-10-26 13:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313140 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313142 I could feel the adrenaline running through my body as I waited for my name to be called to come try out. Even though I was scared, I was determined to make the team]]> 2016-10-26 13:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313142 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313147 It was August 7 2015 in my driveway. I knew today would be one of the best days of my life.]]> 2016-10-26 13:35:12 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313147 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313149 Luke ]]> 2016-10-26 13:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313149 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313175 My aunt KK always says, ¨Trying is the only way to succeed.¨]]> 2016-10-26 13:35:15 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313175 22louroc https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313253 Is it possible for something to be complete torture, but also be the most amazing thing that you have ever done? Upon finishing a 5K Mud Run, I felt just that. Determination was key to completing this Mud Run. The reward was the clapping and cheering as I went through the finish line.]]> 2016-10-26 13:35:27 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313253 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313264 Have you ever had a time you were so determined to do something, that you would do anything to get it? I have, it was for volleyball, something that I really wanted.]]> 2016-10-26 13:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313264 22beenee https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313314 It was August 24, 2016, at my cousin's pacman themed birthday party, when my dreams became reality.]]> 2016-10-26 13:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313314 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313348 The room was cold and warm at the same time, filled with my fear and despair. My dad sitting next to me, a music stand in front of me. I was ready.]]> 2016-10-26 13:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313348 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313380 Have you ever been so determined that you did not stop practicing for anything ? I was so determined to hit the ball that I practiced every day. ]]> 2016-10-26 13:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313380 22washingtonk https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313523 "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming." These words are important to remember when there is a task at hand.]]> 2016-10-26 13:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313523 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313569 My my whole body pumped with excitement, and I was getting anxious waiting for the package to arrive. I had been saving up enough money and was finally getting what I had been determined to get for weeks.]]> 2016-10-26 13:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313569 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313573 It was sunny outside, midday with little to no clouds. You could hear the voices of children running around and playing in the soccer fields. I was determined to win the game. ]]> 2016-10-26 13:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313573 22harrelsonb https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313577 Sometimes when faced with a challenge, determination can be the line between success and failure. I learned this as I worked my body to the limit, pushing the ball towards the goal. ]]> 2016-10-26 13:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313577 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313590 Have ever been determined to do something or reach your goal? You didn't stop or give up no matter how hard it was? I have also been through this and never gave up till I reach it.]]> 2016-10-26 13:36:15 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313590 22genevav https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313616 -Tori]]> 2016-10-26 13:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313616 22dom https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313738 How much determination do you need to win or succeed? All I needed was a little to get a 1+ in my piano competition.]]> 2016-10-26 13:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133313738 22trant https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133314372 Did you know that everything is possible when you have a little determination? After I survived  Splash Mountain, this was proved correct.]]> 2016-10-26 13:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133314372 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133314940 You never understand how important something is until you loose it. When I was in 5th grade, I had a bad injury and could not play the rest of the basketball season, but I was still determined to help my team in some way or form.]]> 2016-10-26 13:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133314940 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133317155 Did you know that determination builds on dreams and sparks ideas.
Determination is the fuel that powers our dreams.]]> 2016-10-26 13:43:58 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133317155 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398584 In dance my ballet teacher always  says,"Practice makes okay,because nobody is perfect." ]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398584 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398587 I have been told "If you finish it out in the end you won't regret it."]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398587 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398607 There is a quote that says "Stars can't shine without darkness." That really speaks to me because there are going to be ups and downs in life and you always have to get up from the downs. ]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398607 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398613 Have you ever wanted something so bad that you would do anything to get it? Even if you have to work all day and night to get it? Well the thing I wanted so bad, I had to practice all the time and work extra hard. I was determined to make the top team in volleyball. ]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398613 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398614 That test room was dark,quiet,black,and scary.But that I was determined to pass that 8th grade Star test.]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:28 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398614 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398619 All I'm able to hear is silence, like I was the last human on Earth. I felt like if I messed on little thing up, my life and reputation will fall down in ruins. I was determined to pass the test.]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398619 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398630 My throat throbbing in pain, my stomach twisting and turning. My horse uneasy with excitement. And I knew that this was the moment that I have been waiting for my whole life. I didnt have time to think before I flew forwards as my horse shot off to the first barrel.

]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398630 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398654 Did you know that determination helps build on self confidence and more? I learned this by being in sports and education.


]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398654 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398691 "I got this!" I said to myself as I stepped onto the glossy, wood court. The referees threw the ball towards me I grabbed the white and red ball. Everyone had their eyes on me. I was determined to do my best]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398691 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398694 The room was cold as always, and the sound of clicks and clinks of people filled the air.]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398694 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398700 Whistles blowing, girls screaming, volleyballs flying. It was the championship match. The other team was very good. I was determined to win. ]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398700 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398716 I was drenched in sweat. My body felt like it was going to fall on its own, yet I still ran. I hustled to the line and back over and over, until the timer reached zero. My determination carried me though.]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398716 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398729 When your friend is having a bad morning and you use all of your power to cheer them up and have fun.]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398729 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398739 Sometimes life has its ups and downs. My down hit me like a freight train.]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398739 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398740 ¨keep fighting never stop¨ thats what i have to do when life gives me challenges.]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398740 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398748 As I stepped onto stage in my big, pink and green dress with my fresh out of the box  ballet shoes I knew I had to get first place.]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398748 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398755 Did you ever feel like you couldn't do it you'd just stay watching. Now, I'm a 3rd basemen in select softball. Try me people I dare you.

]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398755 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398760 Palms sweaty, dry mouth, knees shaking, I was ready to get out there and preform with a passion. ]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:45 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398760 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398762 I was to determined to win when I was about to score a penalty the ball in front of me nervous sweating ready to shoot and score.

]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398762 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398817 ¨BANG!¨ I heard from my fathers gun as it shook the blind. I watched as the deer sprinted up the side of the slope. Suddenly I heard the deer drop. From that moment I know I could do that, and that I could be a hunter.]]> 2016-10-26 16:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398817 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398882 I was determined to win the MBA championship. We fought hard to make it to the championship, and we finally made it. There was no way me and my team were gonna make it easy for the other team.]]> 2016-10-26 16:52:02 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398882 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398885 Have you ever had those butterflies swirling in your stomach ,and when you finally get to your goal and feel like backing down? That is what I felt like when I got to my first audition to be in a school play . ]]> 2016-10-26 16:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398885 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398894 Did you know that when you are determined to do anything. That is why my baseball team won in a tournament.]]> 2016-10-26 16:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398894 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398961 My heart was pounding in the last ending of a softball championship. I was determined to strike out this batter. ]]> 2016-10-26 16:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398961 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398993 one time i was felling happy and me and my friend dylan where playing black ops 2 i was determined beat him]]> 2016-10-26 16:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133398993 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133399005 Have  you ever felt so much pain that you couldn't feel it? that how I felt when I injured my head]]> 2016-10-26 16:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133399005 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133399231 What's the difference between me ` and the other girls on the starting line? I was determined to win.]]> 2016-10-26 16:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133399231 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133399250 My throat became sore my eyes started to sting. I was ready to block the ball from the goal and win  the game.

]]> 2016-10-26 16:52:59 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133399250 https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133400289 Heart pounding, lights shining on my face, nervous of what would happen. Will I forget my lines? Ready to take the stage and preform my heart out.]]> 2016-10-26 16:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/grossma/3hxykbuzoo06/wish/133400289