Personal Narrative: Changing My Life After Moving To South Dakota

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The choices we decide on can make drastic changes in our lives. I learned this when I moved to South Dakota. I also learned that I could make new friends in new places. When I first moved to South Dakota I didn’t have many friends well really none at all. We moved here from Hendersonville, Tennessee and honestly I’m glad we moved away from there. When we moved here we had some friends who were here, so I was able to make at least one friend before school started. Starting school wasn’t so miserable, at least it was better than southern education, the school didn’t look so miserable, so I thought I’d give it a try. Being at this new school was like entering a strange new land. I didn’t meet any friends until the second day of school. The friend I made was Josh we had common interests, so I hung out with him. After the first week had passed I noticed a group of people running around on the blacktop. It was as if they were being chased by a monster, then come to find out it was a guy in a Minecraft creeper costume. Later that same day at lunch I said to Josh, “Hey let’s go …show more content…
Getting this group of friends definitely affected my life because, instead of being a lost wolf pup I found an entire pack. The friendship we have is a strong friendship because even when Ashton moved to Alabama we keep in contact with him. I wouldn’t be where I am today without my friends because I even met my girlfriend through friends of my friends and we’ve been together for two years now. In conclusion, I believe that making a large decision can make our lives change drastically. Making a big decision reminds me of leaves changing in the fall and how they change colors, die, and regrow. It’s just like life choices, it changes our lives, the decision fades away then it comes back. I’m just glad my decision worked out pretty well because it changed my life and I can’t wait to see how the future turns

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