‘Please don’t pick me… I will die of shame.’ Moments where I found myself chewing over these words, hanging onto them as if for dear life, were countless. I begged for the dreadful instant to pass by, but often times it seemed to stretch on forever. I almost had a heartache wishing so desperately that Mrs. Wood, our fourth grade teacher, would not pick me to answer a question, or perhaps read something for the class. I was the...

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A boundless realm for expression, creativity and freedom, music is also, paradoxically, fastidious. Yet, in all its complexities, music becomes all the more beautiful. I might become a better clarinetist by skills, but never a true artist with mere techniques. Hence, although the limitlessness of music constantly motivates me, achieving perfection isn’t my ultimate goal; I instead, strive to produce meaningful music as I articulate its story. These musical traits taught me that the meaning of pursuing goals doesnâ€...

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