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The taste of victory was sweet, like a melody of accomplishment echoing through my veins. It was a personal triumph that had been years in the making. I had faced countless obstacles along the way, doubting my abiliti...
My mum always told me to never give up on my dreams, even if they scared me. She was always optimistic about these things. Unfortunately, I was not, and the day had come. A day that I had dreaded yet waited for in exc...
I solemnly laid in bed that night, creased notes with angry scribbles grasped in my hands. Drafts of portraits of nameless people and things: the hands of a violinist, the lonely men in the bar, climbing peach trees a...
The walls of the hospital room were pure white. I compared the colour to the deathly pale on my older sister's cheeks. With her frail body laid in bed and the covers tucked under her chin, I could only watch helplessl...
The water splashed violently as the racers in front of me competed for 1st place. I shivered in my swim trunks, the cold air blowing towards me. As they finished their race, my worry grew bigger and destructive. My on...
I took a deep breath and stepped onto the ice. Today was the day I've been desperately waiting for. I took another glance at the golden trophy, the letters 'Best Figure Skater' glimmered beautifully under the lights. ...
I was holding the letter ever so gently, as I feared that one touch could crumple the whole envelope. My biggest goal in life is to be successful, and this letter could make or break that dream. Harvard in one hand an...
Today's the day, as I walk onto the stage, all eyes on me. I took a deep breath and looked over my shoulder to see my piano accompaniment ready to start. The lights were bright and shining on my face blurring the face...
I took private piano lessons since I was 7, my father insisted that I should be just like him too. Our mornings wake up to the sound of harmony and elegance, as the notes ladder up to synchronize a songbird. And I fin...
I cast my eyes around the gym, clutching my Australian Gymnast's Club uniform tightly in my hands. My eyes slowly adjusted to the dim lit room with a sizeable square window masking the grey walls. The ceilings hung hi...
As I stepped into the brightly-lit airport, I was bombarded with questions from fans about how I did it, and blinded by the blinding flash from the paparazzi's cameras. To the unknowing eye, it would have seemed as ...
Technology is advancing, each day technology becomes smarter and stronger than before. Many people believe that humans are still smarter than robots, artificial intelligence or just technology in general but I think n...
It was around two years ago. I was walking to school on a bright but cold morning when I overheard a conversation between two strangers walking together behind me. They were discussing someone who'd become an internet...
I had been raised in a small town in Tokyo, Japan. Outside my house, there was a beautiful mountain that caught my eye every time I looked out of the window. The mountain had been known to be the most beautiful mounta...
I was stuck in the plain grasslands, abandoned in a hazy fire and the pathway was very misty and unclear. I slowly moved out of the fire and my eyes were darting around desperately trying to find my family. Losing hop...
I had done it, I had finally done it. After all these years, I had done it. Every single second of every single day practising wasn’t a waste. If you are wondering what I actually did, it had been my dream, ever since...
My heart pounded as I stepped into the examination hall. I sat down on the desk paralysed by fear and incapable to move. A gruff woman slowly explained the exam. Her foul smell and ghastly teeth radiated around her. H...
It was the day the world had been waiting for, I was standing against some of my national competitors. Even though I was considered one of the greats, there was still a sense of worry that I couldn’t eliminate. Still ...
Characters: - Protagonist - Ray = {mean character, who participates in the race}. Intro - Standing at the starting line with the other racers; feeling tremendously perturbed but avid at the same time. Lead up ...
As I glanced under my microscope, I couldn't utter a word. My face was flushed , and suddenly I felt vertigo. "This can't be true," I thought. "Are you alright Andy," my lab partner asked. "We did it, we f...
"If I call your number, you will step forward." The words of the director ring through my head like a broken record as I stand with my chin up and eyes raised. Every moment matters. In an audition with the Australian ...
I looked up at the colossal cliff that towered over me. The top of the cliff was still beyond my sight, to make matters even worse, I have to climb this massive cliff with a sword and shield on my back. My hands are b...
Nick wanted to count all the grass in the world and he had counted every single piece of grass apart from one field in Stuttgart, Germany. He had gone on a plane to Stuttgart like he did when he went to all the other ...
I step out into a humongous arena filled with a flood of dedicated fans. Dozens of bright lights shine over my figure. The crowd goes wild and the adrenaline is pumping. The yelling of thousands of my supporters fills...
I switched off the TV, having troubled yet excited thoughts in my head. The new Dance Dance Dance competition has been announced and it is open for entries. At that moment, Malissa, my best friend knocked on the door,...
All my life, I have been big, fat loser. I have never won anything before. In sport games, such as basketball, soccer and tennis, I have always cost my team a wins, until they have no longer wanted to tolerate me and...
" And the winner is...none other than Ash Barty!" The sound of the roars of the crowd from my TV bounced off the walls and strung into my ears. The host gives the cheque which was showcasing the big bolded numbers. 2....
It was no ordinary day, it was Saturday the 15th, the day we would have the Championship Finals match against the number one team in Melbourne. I was strolling nervously to the sparkling soccer pitch that the match w...
The point of singularity. The point where the universe started, one small dot. That's what I felt like. I felt like the point of singularity. Star strewn, the inky black sky filled with dots of white splattered ac...
Three years ago, when I was still a young businesswoman venturing out into a life of my own, I was involved in a car accident. At that time, I used to go to work by cycling but on that day, a reckless driver sped arou...
It was just another ordinary day at school, ordinary except for the fact that everyone would be taking part in the annual science competition. Walking in the door, a bright flash of gold caught Ashly's eyes as she whi...
I switched off the TV, having troubled yet excited thoughts in my head. The new Dance Dance Dance competition has been announced and it is open for entries. At that moment, Malissa, my best friend knocked on the door,...
My hand trembled as the bright phone screen shone on to my anxious face, illuminating my bright, expecting eyes. The words and colours of my email inbox blurred, except for a specific email from Mac Robertson High. I ...
My hands trembled with fear as my legs felt cooked strands of spaghetti. This is it. This is the letter that would determine whether l would get into my dream school. Whether the countless hours l spent doing work, re...
There's a running competition at my school, today, in 30mins. Everyone was told that about a month ago, but I told 8 days later, because I was overseas visiting my Nana in Ireland. I enjoy competitions in general, but...
It's been my childhood dream to become a NASA Space Scientist, and i have finally acheived it today, it's the best day of my life!!. It took a lot of effort to reach this far and i had to make some really tough decisi...
I looked down at my watch, the time was nearly 9:30 at night. It was time for bed, but here I was sitting down at my table still scribbling down ideas for the Art Competition tomorrow. This Art Competition was at my s...
Carl woke up in a unwilling manner this morning. She didn't want to go to school today. The term presentation was today and she had stage fright. She took a very long and warm bath, trying to forget that the presentat...
Girl wants straight A's Girl tries really hard Girl gets good grades, but not straight A's She learns that straight A's do not matter, it is what is inside that matters I always felt the heat of my overbearing p...
Plan: - when I started running - growing up running - coach asks me to race - race win Story: I don't know when I started... Probably at 2 or 3. I took my first steps then fell. Took another few steps, th...
plan -loves acting and singing -gets stage fright -mr markov insists they act in the play -she works to overcome her stage fright -forgets script -remembers all her lines and is happy the story: i really don...
I can't do it, I think to myself, I am never going to have a high of a standard to become a dancer. I had tried for hours on end doing grande gestates and pirouettes across the dance floor trying to be as good as my ...
As I stepped into the Airport, I was bombarded with the noise of hundreds upon thousands of people chattering as they hurried to their flights. The sound of the rolling wheels combined with the voice on the intercom m...
Nick wanted to count all the grass in the world and he had counted every single piece of grass apart from one field in Stuttgart, Germany. He had gone on a plane to Stuttgart like he did when he went to all the other ...
It all came down to this moment. My chance. What I had been waiting for my entire life, it was like a dream. However, I hadn’t got it yet. I stiill had to put effort. So I ran. It was as if my whole life had come into...
Sold the most biscuit in girl scout Time of the year again, leader telling Standard is too high Found a person who loves biscuit, find scientist who want to do an experiment I skipped cheerily to girl scout, wea...
Plan: What was acheieved- My first medal in badminton. 2nd place in the western suburbs -Started playing -Became a regular activity and joined a class -Got a wonderful coach -Started to learn tips and tricks -Be...
The lights dimmed and the focus was now on me. My conductor lifted his baton and I breathed in sync with it. I began playing and the saxophone resonated throughout the auditorium. The piece was a ballad and I loved is...
As I flicked through the old, memorable photos, one image caught my eyes. The moment of enlightenment started to agitate me as though it was the only thing I accomplished in my whole life. …
It had been three years. Three years of had work, which all led up to this final success. I achieved my dream. My parents' dream. Everyone I loved's dream. It finally happened. I could not control the happiness I felt...
Plan Finally hit a six - setting: cricket pitch mood: nervous and anxious I watched my team block each and every bowl, and the other team our knock down our wickets. After a couple more wickets fell, I ...
The deafening crowd filled my ears. The magestic light shone onto the beautiful pitch as I walked up the stairs and saw the magnitude of people covering the stands, awaiting the start of the what is known as “the game...
I looked out of the car window, I saw the same poster about a singing competition on every single building there was in the city as I stared in amazement. "Mum, Dad, Can I please go to that singing competition!" I as...
Plan- has a speaking debate, sees the smartest pupil in class, phone rings while doing a speech, dodgeballs thrown, judges in confiusement, but amazingly wins. Today is the day of the oral speech competition, the d...
It was a passion when I was 10 years old, to find out if we could ever time travel to the future. Time travel is the current trend of this year everyone is scavaging on the internet trying to find a way to time travel...
Edited version 2 Talent show B Going to the talent show M Perform a trick that goes wrong E Win encouragement award Theme perseverance Characters - me and Adam who always wins It was just another or...
My heart was thumping inside my ribcage like a wild animal.My palms were sweating exorbitantly making my grip on the microphone loose. I practiced the breathing techniques that my mum had taught me in order to calm my...
Edited version Talent show B Going to the talent show M Perform a trick that goes wrong E Win encouragement award Theme perseverance Characters - me and Adam who always wins It was just another ordi...
Talent show B Going to the talent show M Perform a trick that goes wrong E Win encouragement award Theme perseverance Characters - me and Adam who always wins It was just another ordinary day at schoo...
My greatest achievement in life is undoubtedly my greatest failures in life. To "learn from your own mistakes" is a quote by which I have lived all my life and will continue to live by. All my life, I, like all other ...
I was two years old when I started to dance, I loved it. The idea of showing people my unique passion to dancing help me grew as a person but also as a former A trouper. My mindset was to be the best of the best, a da...
I was two years old when I started to dance, I loved it. The idea of showing people my unique passion to dancing help me grew as a person but also as a former A trouper. My mindset was to be the best of the best, a da...
"On your marks, get set, go!" the umpire roared as the first division of swimmers took off for the swimming races. The crowd were like a pack of lions, roaring with delight as each race took place. The ground was litt...
When I finally noticed, I found my fingers were not shaking anymore. My movements were mellifluous, performing the best étude I could ever play. It felt nice - the stage light shining on me felt nice, it was as ...
I lay bundled in a heap of blankets my eyes straining in the tenebrosity. In my hand was a book, half it's pages crinkled and it's spine damaged beyond repair. Inside were pages decorated in hand drawn pictures and be...
I don't know when it all started. Maybe it was when I saw Father, with his old, faithful acoustic guitar, serenaded Mother and swept her off her feet, like what he always do on the night she worked overtime or he fuss...
I don't know when it all started. Maybe it was when I saw Father, with his old, faithful acoustic guitar, serenaded Mother and swept her off her feet, like what he always do on the night she worked overtime or he fuss...
Everytime I see that pair of dusty running shoes sitting in the corner it reminds me of how my feet pulsated and my how my heart ached after adding another tally to my last place list, but there was a drive in me to k...
I don't remember as much as I wish I could. Just a few, simple memories that I will never forget. It was loud, unbelievably so, even the hushed silence was too overwhelming. I normally dove in the private pool at the ...
Alicia felt her palms sweat as she worked her way through the crowd of eager students. Sighs and cheers surrounded her as students gazed at their results on the pin board. The yearly exam meant everything here. The be...
Another dull day in class, even walking into a puddle with wet socks was worse. Honestly I wonder why school is like this. I began to ponder, what if i could change the school and make it a happier place. This would m...
After falling a few times and badly grazing my knee. I finally achieved my life long goal. To ride a bike! It felt amazing not to rely my training wheels, like I was a step closer to becoming a big girl, like my siste...
It was a beautiful Saturday morning, the sun was shining and the sky was blue. Last week, the cutest most adorable puppy was brought into my life, he was named Cotton. Cotton was as white as snow and as fluffy as well...
Last Thursday was the day when I and my four besties from my bike club had started off on a dream-come-true Road Trip to the Himalayas. Never had we imagined that one day we would be zooming off towards the Himalayan ...
This was my day to shine above the rest by doing my very best will test my abilities and show if my long preparation paid off. I fixed my eyes at the man standing next to the door waiting for him to gesture me out ont...
Everyday for the whole year, I have been preparing for this one day. I was willing to replace the times that I could have spent with my friends after school to achieve my goal. Even though it was hard, I enjoy the cha...
I could see the finish line on the corner of my eye as I twisted by the corner. I could just see myself holding the marathon trophy which meant a lot to me as it was my dream ever since I watched the Olympics. I sp...
When I was five I started violin. The idea of playing such a unique and challenging instrument was music to my ears. Determined little me set out to bring the musician in me out, let it roar and show the world what I ...
I can't remember when it was, but i can say that it was around my 9th birthday when i competed in a running competition. Running was my life, so was it for my good old dad. Even though running was my life, i had a fea...
As soon as I started sailing I always fancied to win the once in a year Grand Prix championship. It was that tournament when all the sailors participated and did their best to accomplish the title of the grand winner....
As soon as I started sailing I always fancied to win the once in a year Grand Prix championship. It was that tournament when all the sailors participated and did their best to accomplish the title of the grand winner....
Win! Win I get the score can I bore you with some more. Catch a kiss or recieve the gift of bliss. If you wake up and get a scare I believe you can't be wear Win! Win I get the score Can I bore you with some more…
I grapple to fight the overwhelming sensation of my wings fluttering against the strong hold of the wind. I could feel my feathers flapping, it was just like Mother had told me! I cherished every single moment, the mo...
I was walking down the street until I saw something familiar. I went to take a closer look and couldn't believe my eyes. It was a hundred dollar note! It looked so clean that I wanted to spend it right away. But then ...
I can't remember when it happened. I think I was 10 or 11, when I finally got over my fear of dancing in front of an audience. I'd always imagined it would be perfect. The crowd cheering after my performance, flowers ...
"And the winner is......" The host said gesturing his arm at the contestants. I looked straight out at the audience as the lights burnt my eyes as I could see nothing but darkness. My hand moulded into a fist as I t...
I always wanted to be part of something which gives back to the society. With start of Kashmir Education Initiative - An NGO which works for excellence in education sector in Kashmir India ,the idea started to take sh...
Plan: Tries to study in order to get a scholarship, to be acknowledged by her parents. She is sick and tired of getting compared. Gets accused of cheating in the scholarship test Her friend proves her innocence ...
My palms are sweaty as I listen to the grand baby's melody. The sweet symphony echo's around the silent auditorium. As the dynamic playing slowly comes to an end an ceases I see that the audience is clapping. I couldn...
My palms are sweaty as I listen to the grand baby's melody. The sweet symphony echo's around the silent auditorium. As the dynamic playing slowly comes to an end an ceases I see that the audience is clapping. I couldn...
Plan: - Afraid of time - Learns to appreciate life as it is - Don't dwell on trying to be happy, you'll be too focused on being happy that you forget to let it come naturally and enjoy life as it is. Essay: ...
I have been playing drums for about a year. I have been bugging my parents about getting me a drum kit for a long time. They said a bit demandingly you have to first show that you are compassionate about drumming. So ...
I have this fear, it causes my legs to shake, i start jabbering to anyone nearby? As thoughts of certain death ran through my mind, the world appears to be a precious, treasured place. I imagine my own funeral, then s...
As we waited backstage, my mind was consume with fear and anxiety. How can I do this? Will I succeed. Oh, Lord, please don't let me fail. When the loud speakers blasted out the name of my band, I stood up with my drum...
It was the moment we all dreaded for. 25 contestants to beat. We were all starting to sweat even though the venue itself was quite cold. The tension between each and one of us could be clearly spotted. Next to us were...
plan: swimming competition, winning the prize and trophy - cant swim in front of many people - scared I wouldn't swim fast enough - shy, reserved Essay: I was elegantly gliding through the water peacefully i...
When I think about all I have achieved in 6 years since I migrated to Australia from the Philippines, my feeling is mix, I sometimes get emotional and very proud of myself. I owe this from my supportive husband Frank....
plan: what? long time achieve - practicing piano and winning a piano concert. - when started to play - fear of playing in public - asked to play - playing - playing in public. Write essays down here: I can...