Out of all of the events you have brainstormed on your timeline, which one is the most vivid? What makes this event stand out from the others you have listed?

My most vivid events from my timeline arise from my journey playing volleyball. Throughout lower school, I would play just for fun, but when I started upper school, I wanted to play for the school team. Although I thought that I would be able to play at the higher level, I realized this was not true when I tried out for the team. When I compared myself to everyone else, I didn’t feel like I belonged. The coaches reinforced that idea when I was cut from the team. This even stands out to me because I remember thinking that I could give up completely or try to improve before that next year. I can also remember how badly I felt about myself and that I didn’t want to feel like that again. This event pushed me to work harder, in order to achieve something that I really wanted. Now, volleyball has become my main sport, but it always surprises me to remember where it all started.