I am appreciative of this person very much. His kindness, love for me, and willingness to listen to me was lifesaving. I was at a point in life where I gave up. I had no motivation, nobody to rely on, trust issues, anger issues, and so much more. The memories that I had before I met him were all resentful. I did not open up to anyone, my emotions were secluded, and was someone who was two-faced. This meant that I would pretend to be okay when I was not and hide every emotion till I came home. Opening up and expressing my emotions made me uncomfortable and I hated being vulnerable. I was afraid of losing people and scared that they would reject my personality, view me differently, and then start treating me differently. Before I started opening up to him, I hated seeing my family. I would treat my siblings horribly and even become violent. While with my parents, I did not open up to them and had no communication skills. I had friends but it wasn’t where I would rely on them and tell them my personal life. They were just there for me to not be lonely and have a place to go to when I was bored. Back then, looking at myself, I thought my personality would never change and I would live a life where it was miserable. However, that all changed when I met him. When I first met him, I was cautious and at the same time talking to people online was a way for me to get away from reality. I would join random servers and he’d appear in the game that I was in. My first thought was that he’s a kid way younger than me. This was because he knew how to type but his punctuation was not the best. Sooner or later, we added each other into a place where we could talk and go on calls. I then found out that he was a year older than me. In honest respect, we did not click right away and we were very cautious of each other. For some reason, being behind a screen might’ve been a reason why I opened up to him but sooner or later all I knew was that I was becoming more lively, open, and joyful. We had arguments but we were each other’s motivation to become the very best of ourselves. From that point on, I learned that it’s okay to rely on others. I can open up to them and I don’t always need to be happy all the time. Everyone has their bad days and you’ll find out whether or not they are true friends by seeing how you are. I’m currently focusing on myself to become a better person. I’ve been participating in more activities and that has given me opportunities to expand my connections with people. I love being able to call the tennis team my second family and being with others allows me to feel free. I appreciate every action anyone does and now I feel more peaceful. I love life more than I used to and that’s because someone opened my eyes to tell me that there’s way more to life.

Higher education equals additional opportunities for me. Every day, every week, every month, days pass by and college becomes a day closer for me. My parents would motivate me to go to college not because I’m the oldest but because they want the best for me. If I go to college, I will be able to expose myself to the world and find more hidden talents or skills that I could commit to. The majority of higher education will include communication skills that I could develop further. Building these skills will help me in the long run with trust, resolving problems, improving relationships with other people, and increasing my productivity in life. There are various reasons why I would also go to college. Some include economic wise, going to college would increase my earning potential. People who have undergraduate and graduate degrees are more desirable in the job markets compared to those who don’t have further education. Compared to my family’s financial situation, they were never well off. My parents did not go to college and so their pay scale took a lifetime for it to increase. I know that if I were to pursue college and get at least a bachelor’s degree, my chances of living a stable life would be higher and my parents wouldn’t have to worry about my well-being. I must live a life where I can make my family proud and not have to stress anymore at their age. I can desire all I want and wish for it, however, it is up to me to make my wish a reality. As a first-generation student going to college, I have built my mentality to endure this journey. I am willing to get out of my comfort zone, try new things, and create new connections. I’m nervous, and yet excited that this will be a step forward in life for me to make my own story. In life, lately, I’ve been participating in various activities and exposing myself on social media so that it would benefit my fashion career in the future. I understand that there are challenges and obstacles that I will have to overcome. I’m aware that life won’t be a straight or easy path. I have accepted that for me to continue with my life. This is all I can do at the moment, and take little steps to get closer to my dreams.

The movie that has had the greatest impact on me was Rush Hour. It starts with Detective Lee (Jackie Chan) known for being silent but efficient and Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) noisy and a solo contributor. Both randomly get assigned to the case of rescuing the Chinese official’s daughter, however, teamwork is involved in this situation and they fail to rely on each other. Additionally, as the movie progresses, they realize that they need each other to finish the task successfully. Detective James Carter and Detective Lee began to trust one another. From that point on, their rivalry and detestment for one another turned into a friendship that could let them risk their lives for each other forming a close bond. Rush Hour has shown me that life is about opening up to others. I don’t need to trust everyone like how they do in the movie but it’s always beneficial to have someone who you can be yourself. For myself, I struggle with trust issues and acting where I am cheerful every day. I soon realized that my body can only take so much and at some point, I'll have a meltdown. When I first saw the movie, I didn’t think much of it. I simply enjoyed watching the show because it was a comedy action film that had Jackie Chan in there. Later on, rewatching the show plenty of times, I noticed that the film focused more on unity and partnership between the characters. Realizing the importance of how deep their bond is, made me desire and want to experience something similar to them. There was a mix of jokes, moments where they were shaken about each other, and ways to strengthen each other. Learning about Detective Lee and Detective Carter, they illustrate that no matter their different cultures, where they came from, and what they experienced separately. They could learn about each other’s differences and weaknesses to understand how or why they are who they are. True buddies, in every situation, stay together and that’s why they were known as the Dynamic Duo. Overall, I would recommend this movie to everyone. There are funny moments where Chris Tucker asks Master Yu, “I Don't Know What The Hell You're Feeding Him But He Is Too Damn Big!” This was after both Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker got singley handed by someone too big. There are various parts where hilarious parts are scripted and I’d recommend watching all 3 to understand the storyline.

The movie that has had the greatest impact on me was Rush Hour. It starts with Detective Lee (Jackie Chan) known for being silent but efficient and Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) noisy and a solo contributor. Both randomly get assigned to the case of rescuing the Chinese official’s daughter, however, teamwork is involved in this situation and they fail to rely on each other. Additionally, as the movie progresses, they realize that they need each other to finish the task successfully. Detective James Carter and Detective Lee began to trust one another. From that point on, their rivalry and detestment for one another turned into a friendship that could let them risk their lives for each other forming a close bond. Rush Hour has shown me that life is about opening up to others. I don’t need to trust everyone like how they do in the movie but it’s always beneficial to have someone who you can be yourself. For myself, I struggle with trust issues and acting where I am cheerful every day. I soon realized that my body can only take so much and at some point, I'll have a meltdown. When I first saw the movie, I didn’t think much of it. I simply enjoyed watching the show because it was a comedy action film that had Jackie Chan in there. Later on, rewatching the show plenty of times, I noticed that the film focused more on unity and partnership between the characters. Realizing the importance of how deep their bond is, made me desire and want to experience something similar to them. There was a mix of jokes, moments where they were shaken about each other, and ways to strengthen each other. Learning about Detective Lee and Detective Carter, they illustrate that no matter their different cultures, where they came from, and what they experienced separately. They could learn about each other’s differences and weaknesses to understand how or why they are who they are. True buddies, in every situation, stay together and that’s why they were known as the Dynamic Duo. Overall, I would recommend this movie to everyone. There are funny moments where Chris Tucker asks Master Yu, “I Don't Know What The Hell You're Feeding Him But He Is Too Damn Big!” This was after both Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker got singley handed by someone too big. There are various parts where hilarious parts are scripted and I’d recommend watching all 3 to understand the storyline.

The movie that has had the greatest impact on me was Rush Hour. It starts with Detective Lee (Jackie Chan) known for being silent but efficient and Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker) noisy and a solo contributor. Both randomly get assigned to the case of rescuing the Chinese official’s daughter, however, teamwork is involved in this situation and they fail to rely on each other. Additionally, as the movie progresses, they realize that they need each other to finish the task successfully. Detective James Carter and Detective Lee began to trust one another. From that point on, their rivalry and detestment for one another turned into a friendship that could let them risk their lives for each other forming a close bond. Rush Hour has shown me that life is about opening up to others. I don’t need to trust everyone like how they do in the movie but it’s always beneficial to have someone who you can be yourself. For myself, I struggle with trust issues and acting where I am cheerful every day. I soon realized that my body can only take so much and at some point, I'll have a meltdown. When I first saw the movie, I didn’t think much of it. I simply enjoyed watching the show because it was a comedy action film that had Jackie Chan in there. Later on, rewatching the show plenty of times, I noticed that the film focused more on unity and partnership between the characters. Realizing the importance of how deep their bond is, made me desire and want to experience something similar to them. There was a mix of jokes, moments where they were shaken about each other, and ways to strengthen each other. Learning about Detective Lee and Detective Carter, they illustrate that no matter their different cultures, where they came from, and what they experienced separately. They could learn about each other’s differences and weaknesses to understand how or why they are who they are. True buddies, in every situation, stay together and that’s why they were known as the Dynamic Duo. Overall, I would recommend this movie to everyone. There are funny moments where Chris Tucker asks Master Yu, “I Don't Know What The Hell You're Feeding Him But He Is Too Damn Big!” This was after both Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker got singley handed by someone too big. There are various parts where hilarious parts are scripted and I’d recommend watching all 3 to understand the storyline.

Many people influence my daily life but the two who are most influential in my life: are my parents. Ever since I came to this world, the only two people that I saw first were my mom and dad. Growing up, neither of them was there to see me grow up because they were busy working. Both of them were just teenagers when they had me and the amount of effort used to become financially stable made them exert. Due to the stress, my father dropped out of college to focus on working while my mother pursued a certificate in Pharmacy. No matter what situation I was in, if I was going through hardships and they were exhausted: My parents would consult me and give their honest advice. Whether their advice was positive or negative criticism, it would be up to me to follow their advice or ignore it. My father would always comment “There’s always going to be a hiccup in your life, but it’s up to you to stay depressed or you pick up where you left up.” He would then add with a smile, “Don’t let 10 minutes of your day ruin the rest of your day.” I picked up a variety of traits from them whether it’s staying positive, determination, stubbornness, and the ability to be patient with everyone. They have motivated me to pursue higher education and achieve greater heights than they did. Throughout their lives, they both have demonstrated dedication and always treat others with kindness. No matter if that individual is irrational, sweet, or always dejected. Anyone could be going through a situation that we don’t know of. From a young age, my parents made me realize that actions speak louder than words itself. Their struggles were my inspiration to make things work despite the challenges and obstacles. Seeing that they didn’t finish their education, they have influenced me to finish mine while I have the opportunity to do so. Their numerous accomplishments of where they are today have shown me that anything I put my mind to is within my reach. I constantly strive to get out of my comfort zone to create new opportunities and experiences for myself. There is never a day I do not feel grateful for them, both together made a big part of my life. If it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t be where I am today.

Freshman year, the COVID year, where I missed out on taking 4 years of Tennis and a year to experience high school. I was excited the moment I realized that Sophomore year was when I could finally go back to school. Little did I know, I underestimated high school and turned out I was not prepared at all. The first year of Tennis, the practices were the same---if I was late I would run, I would warm up with a veteran, and play matches till practice ended. However, with only two hours a day, that would not get me to the varsity level. Depression turned into anger, anger turned into dejection, and dejection turned into irrationality until I had enough. I wanted to become better and help the team by making myself someone capable of doing so. Every athlete develops at their own pace, and with more effort, and countless hours, speaking out loud that I wanted to stay and hit more, I noticed progress within myself. As practices continued, my voice became louder as I was consistently hitting the ball faster, stronger, and with more accuracy. With that being said, I worked diligently to also build relationships with other teammates who may differ from me physically, mentally, and ethically. Senior year, I have achieved way more than I would have thought. I became #1 on the Girl’s Tennis Team and experienced being their team captain. By observing the previous upperclassmen, I learned how to motivate team members, lead them, communicate, and understand them. Communicating has always been a weakness and it has been my goal to be able to step out of my comfort zone to do so. This experience has given me a sense of confidence that I can overcome obstacles even in the face of intimidation. Taking on teams from other schools is challenging, losing most games is the majority of what will happen to me. However, I accepted that role hoping that at least those down the ladder had a better chance at winning theirs. At that moment, that made me understand the saying of “All for One, One for All." I told myself to learn to trust my teammates even if chances are slim. Everything will be okay because even if we do not win, then that means that we still at least tried and made them work for that win. It is a team effort and that is what counts.

Freshman year, the COVID year, where I missed out on taking 4 years of Tennis and a year to experience high school. I was excited the moment I realized that Sophomore year was when I could finally go back to school. Little did I know, I underestimated high school and turned out I was not prepared at all. The first year of Tennis, the practices were the same---if I was late I would run, I would warm up with a veteran, and play matches till practice ended. However, with only two hours a day, that would not get me to the varsity level. Depression turned into anger, anger turned into dejection, and dejection turned into irrationality until I had enough. I wanted to become better and help the team by making myself someone capable of doing so. Every athlete develops at their own pace, and with more effort, and countless hours, speaking out loud that I wanted to stay and hit more, I noticed progress within myself. As practices continued, my voice became louder as I was consistently hitting the ball faster, stronger, and with more accuracy. With that being said, I worked diligently to also build relationships with other teammates who may differ from me physically, mentally, and ethically. Senior year, I have achieved way more than I would have thought. I became #1 on the Girl’s Tennis Team and experienced being their team captain. By observing the previous upperclassmen, I learned how to motivate team members, lead them, communicate, and understand them. Communicating has always been a weakness and it has been my goal to be able to step out of my comfort zone to do so. This experience has given me a sense of confidence that I can overcome obstacles even in the face of intimidation. Taking on teams from other schools is challenging, losing most games is the majority of what will happen to me. However, I accepted that role hoping that at least those down the ladder had a better chance at winning theirs. At that moment, that made me understand the saying of “All for One, One for All." I told myself to learn to trust my teammates even if chances are slim. Everything will be okay because even if we do not win, then that means that we still at least tried and made them work for that win. It is a team effort and that is what counts.

Thank you for your time, I’m Lyla Yip. I’m currently a high school senior who is aiming to study at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I am pursuing the career choice of fashion modeling with a bit of marketing and merchandising. In three ways to describe myself, I would be seen as adaptive, ambitious, and easygoing. Currently, I live in a household of 6 including a father, mother, two younger sisters, a younger brother, and myself. With being the oldest, that role comes with plenty of responsibilities. Moreover, with the experience of having younger siblings, I tend to be more patient and have the mindset of self-sacrificing. There have been times when I have felt so useless and reckless in the world. I have made plenty of mistakes whether it’s with school, family, friends, and romantic relationships. After a month of receiving my license, I had lost my wallet. A couple of days later, my grandparents had been told by the owner that they were going to sell the house. My family was shocked as they were trying to find a solution to their housing problem. There was a continuous cycle of unfavorable situations for my family and my situation was adding to unnecessary family problems. I was full of resentment for myself, regretful for being careless, and inattentiveness. To make up for the lost time, I decided to pick back up where I left off instead of giving up. I repeated every morning that it was a new day which meant that I could not dwell on the past. Instead, I started the day fresh and stayed positive because losing a wallet isn’t the worst situation to be in. I told myself that other individuals suffer way more and that what I was going through was replaceable. From this experience, I was taught to keep my head up high no matter the situation. With that embedded into my muscle memory, I started to gain motivation and dedication to apply to as many scholarships before college applications opened. My plans for the future were to try to profit from the scholarships and that would save me from paying the full cost of the tuition. From there, I plan to try and find a decent housing situation, apply for a job, find connections, get aid from counselors, and hope to stay afloat from there. Ever since my senior year started, every day after about 3 hours of tennis practice I would go home and work on any scholarships that could apply to me. My mental health is slowly decreasing but I know that if I work hard enough it will pay off in the future. A sacrifice for opportunities in the long run is my motto at the moment.

There have been times when I have felt so useless and reckless in the world. I have made plenty of mistakes whether it’s with school, family, friends, and romantic relationships. After a month of receiving my license, I had lost my wallet. A couple of days later, my grandparents had been told by the owner that they were going to sell the house. There was a continuous cycle of unfavorable situations for my family and my situation was adding to unnecessary family problems. I was full of resentment for myself, regretful for being careless, and inattentiveness. No matter what situation I was in I was going through hardships. My parents would consult me and give their honest advice. Whether their advice was positive or negative criticism, it would be up to me to follow their advice or ignore it. I have a father and a mother who had me when they were teenagers. My father would always comment “There’s always going to be a hiccup in your life, but it’s up to you to stay depressed or you pick up where you left up.” He would then add with a smile, “Don’t let 10 minutes of your day ruin the rest of your day.” I was dejected for a couple of days, however, I repeated to myself that I could find my wallet at school somehow. For the whole week, I checked with my teachers, the office, the tennis courts, my backpack, my purses, the car, and places that I’ve walked to even if it was once. Nevertheless, the week ended and I couldn’t find it. Instead of backing down, I informed my parents that I would go to the bank and check if I could request a new debit card. At that moment, that made me realize that social security was needed and I needed to memorize it by heart. I came back home irritated, but with the support of my mother, we went to the bank and received a new debit card. I felt relieved that I acquired my debit card but felt dejected that we would still need a new license. The next day, in the late afternoon, my mother told me to go into the laundry room. I walked into the room and there it was. My wallet was laid out with the remaining items inside to dry. I was shocked and confused, but thankful that it was not lost or someone had stolen it. I learned that I should always check to see if my wallet is with me, be more careful when it comes to personal items, always be grateful for having money, and never give up. From this experience, I kept striving to find my wallet, I had my ups and downs but I chose to keep my head up high because it's replaceable which means it’s extra work but it’s a lesson learned.

One book, two books, three books and as time goes on not only does my age increase, my brain develops. As I repeatedly read books, only one major book impacted me the most. That book was “The Gift of the Magi,” a short story, written by O. Henry. That book revolved around a poor couple sacrificing their personal belongings to gift each other. Both worked jobs and saved money for each other for Christmas but it was not enough. In the end, their gifts for each other were useless since their gifts were meant for the belongings they had before. I learned that every book has a lesson to teach and if that story was based on the author’s personal experience. What I realized as I’ve read numerous books is that there are plenty of opinions on each story that has been written. As you can tell from “The Gift of the Magi,” some individuals can argue that the couple was foolish and dull-witted while others can point out that it was a kind gesture and meaningful as we see how people sacrifice personal belongings for love. In this world, people will have to sacrifice something one day to start a new path for themselves. Not only have I learned that but this book made me realize that we should always be open-minded. Never limit myself to one option because if you look beyond, you can find something new that perhaps you would prefer. Books have shaped my goals because they have broadened my views. In life, everyone has something going on in their life that could cause them to think differently and or behave a certain way. I learned that I should try putting myself in their shoes and see from their perspective. This has helped me develop as an individual who has more patience and understanding. Certain books also describe the author’s emotions as it feels like they are venting to us. For us to read their books for entertainment or out of curiosity, we can see how their point of view can be different or relatable to us. This gives me an emotional bond with those around me because I know that I won’t be the only one feeling a certain way. Books give those a chance to seclude themself in a world where it gives them freedom and a chance to enjoy themselves like I did.

One book, two books, three books and as time goes on not only does my age increase, my brain develops. As I repeatedly read books, only one major book impacted me the most. That book was “The Gift of the Magi,” a short story, written by O. Henry. That book revolved around a poor couple sacrificing their personal belongings to gift each other. Both worked jobs and saved money for each other for Christmas but it was not enough. In the end, their gifts for each other were useless since their gifts were meant for the belongings they had before. I learned that every book has a lesson to teach and if that story was based on the author’s personal experience. What I realized as I’ve read numerous books is that there are plenty of opinions on each story that has been written. As you can tell from “The Gift of the Magi,” some individuals can argue that the couple was foolish and dull-witted while others can point out that it was a kind gesture and meaningful as we see how people sacrifice personal belongings for love. In this world, people will have to sacrifice something one day to start a new path for themselves. Not only have I learned that but this book made me realize that we should always be open-minded. Never limit myself to one option because if you look beyond, you can find something new that perhaps you would prefer. Books have shaped my goals because they have broadened my views. In life, everyone has something going on in their life that could cause them to think differently and or behave a certain way. I learned that I should try putting myself in their shoes and see from their perspective. This has helped me develop as an individual who has more patience and understanding. Certain books also describe the author’s emotions as it feels like they are venting to us. For us to read their books for entertainment or out of curiosity, we can see how their point of view can be different or relatable to us. This gives me an emotional bond with those around me because I know that I won’t be the only one feeling a certain way. Books give those a chance to seclude themself in a world where it gives them freedom and a chance to enjoy themselves like I did.

The dream version of my future self is a confident, determined, and successful individual who continuously pursues personal growth no matter what situation I am in. To become this version of myself, my first step is to apply to the University of Hawaii in Manoa once I have completed high school. At the moment, I have received my parent’s permission to study in Hawaii under one condition which is to be financially independent. I have met the requirements of what this University asks for and even more, however, one obstacle that I will face during this journey is the lack of financial support. Through this scholarship, if I get selected to win $1,000 that would be beneficial to me because everything counts. A $1,000 would not be enough to fund my college expenses, but on the other hand, it is still something that could pay for a car if I saved up. If I do not use the $1,000 for a car, I could also save it for my emergency funds. There are many ways to spend the $1,000 as it is easy to access too. However, right now I am passionate about going to the University of Hawaii in Manoa for personal reasons such as learning in a new environment, being able to create new connections from places I have never gone to, surpassing my family, and hoping to meet a loved one of mine. If this route does not go the way I want it to, I will always create another opportunity by going to a college somewhere else and then work my way up. Even so, if I apply to another college in California. The cost would still be high so scholarships always help no matter what. This is why I have applied to your scholarship even if the chance of me being picked is low. At least, I know I tried instead of never trying. For myself, whether it’s in the past, present or future, I have learned that no matter what I will not be chosen for every single opportunity if I do not present myself at the moment. The world is desperate to win, as the world revolves around money. My future, the life I want is to create a place where people of all ages will be entertained and joyful. If that succeeds, I will one day hope to create an opportunity for all students to be able to earn money for themselves as well.

The dream version of my future self is a confident, determined, and successful individual who continuously pursues personal growth no matter what situation is thrown at me.

Freshman year, the COVID year, where I missed out on taking 4 years of Tennis and a year to experience high school. I was excited the moment I realized that Sophomore year was when I could finally go back to school. Little did I know, I underestimated high school and turned out I was not prepared at all. The first year of Tennis, the practices were the same---if I was late I would run, I’d warm up with a veteran, and play matches till practice ended. However, with only two hours a day, that would not get me to the varsity level. Depression turned into anger, anger turned into dejection, and dejection turned into irrationality until I had enough. I wanted to become better and help the team by making myself someone capable of doing so. Every athlete develops at their own pace, and with more effort, and countless hours, speaking out loud that I wanted to stay and hit more, I noticed progress within myself. As practices continued, my voice became louder as I was consistently hitting the ball faster, stronger, and with more accuracy. With that being said, I worked diligently to also build relationships with other teammates who may differ from me physically, mentally, and ethically. Senior year, I’ve achieved way more than I would have thought. I became #1 on the Girl’s Tennis Team and experienced being their team captain. By observing the previous upperclassmen, I learned how to motivate team members, lead them, communicate, and understand them. This experience has given me a sense of confidence that I can overcome obstacles even in the face of intimidation. Taking on teams from other schools is challenging, losing most games is the majority of what will happen to me. However, I accepted that role hoping that at least those down the ladder had a better chance at winning theirs. These 3 years of being engaged in high school physically have made me realize that in life I won't win and that is alright. It's the basics of life for me to keep striving no matter what situation I am in. The sacrifices that can be made are little parts that could give us and myself a better situation. I was taught to value and always be grateful for the many things even if it happens unexpectedly. With the help of my family along the way and many more, I have learned that if anything goes down hill at the same time. I don't need to shoulder everything by myself, I have others to also lean onto.

Freshman year, the COVID year, where I missed out on taking 4 years of Tennis and a year to experience high school. I was excited the moment I realized that Sophomore year was when I could finally go back to school. Little did I know, I underestimated high school and turned out I was not prepared at all. The first year of Tennis, the practices were the same---if I was late I would run, I would warm up with a veteran, and play matches till practice ended. However, with only two hours a day, that would not get me to the varsity level. Depression turned into anger, anger turned into dejection, and dejection turned into irrationality until I had enough. I wanted to become better and help the team by making myself someone capable of doing so. Every athlete develops at their own pace, and with more effort, and countless hours, speaking out loud that I wanted to stay and hit more, I noticed progress within myself. As practices continued, my voice became louder as I was consistently hitting the ball faster, stronger, and with more accuracy. With that being said, I worked diligently to also build relationships with other teammates who may differ from me physically, mentally, and ethically. Senior year, I have achieved way more than I would have thought. I became #1 on the Girl’s Tennis Team and experienced being their team captain. By observing the previous upperclassmen, I learned how to motivate team members, lead them, communicate, and understand them. Communicating has always been a weakness and it has been my goal to be able to step out of my comfort zone to do so. This experience has given me a sense of confidence that I can overcome obstacles even in the face of intimidation. Taking on teams from other schools is challenging, losing most games is the majority of what will happen to me. However, I accepted that role hoping that at least those down the ladder had a better chance at winning theirs. At that moment, that made me understand the saying of “All for One, One for All." I told myself to learn to trust my teammates even if chances are slim. Everything will be okay because even if we do not win, then that means that we still at least tried and made them work for that win. It is a team effort and that is what counts.