Personal Narrative: Family, Music, And Color Guard

What is my story? I have yet to live my story I am a 16 year old girl. What story do I have to tell? There has not been one huge or main event happen in my life that has influenced or impacted me. As a 16 year old there have been several small but very important things that impacted me. A few main things that have influenced me would be family, music, and color guard. All three have played a huge part in my life in some way, shape, or form. Family… Why family? Family is the base of me, family is what helps get me through the day. Some people don’t have a good mix of characteristics in them of there family, but I for sure do. My family is defiantly a mixture of several characteristics. My family has pushed me to do things that I didn’t feel comfortable doing, but the outcome was always great. My family has always been behind me in everything that I do. They have influenced my decisions that I make, the path that I take, and the things that I do. If didn’t have my family to guide me, I know for a matter of fact that I would not be the person I am today if I didn't have them in my life. Music… Why music? Music has been around since most of us can remember. Some people listen to music to let anger out, to have some alone time, or to just get out. I listen to music to …show more content…
I started color guard when i was in 8th grade. That day I would have never thought it would change my life as much as it did. Color guard has its ups and downs, but I would have never thought I would become a performer. I have never been a shy person, but performing in from of hundreds of people is nerve wrecking. I am always scared that I am getting judged or that I am going to mess up. Color guard has helped me be more self confident in what I do. Not only become a better leader, but a better person in general. I have been on the leadership team for 2 years now and I have learned so much from my coaches and even from the students that are on the leadership team as