Personal Narrative: How Marching Band Changed My Life

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The first risk I ever took was the one that completely changed my life. My middle school band directors were discussing marching band. I asked when the meeting was, and so I went. I didn't know a single thing about marching band or what it even entailed. I joined on a whim because my friends were doing it, and I wanted something to do that summer. little did I know that it would impact me for the rest of my life. I didn't realize this for years to come. I've never been much of a risk taker, it's just not my forte. Joining marching band was the biggest risk I've ever taken. not all risks end up turning out well, in fact most end up not working in that's person's favor. I'm glad mine did. Today, I've decided to take another one.

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