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Personal experiences Essay My life is one that is full of trivialities. Of course every one has been through hard times but I believe my case is on a different level. However, I am proud to say that my determination led me to overcome life’s obstacles. It all started when I was still in grade school. I have always taken a liking to sports. Even as a girl, I am the sporty type. Whenever there are sports fests, you can always count me in. I wanted it to last forever until I was diagnosed with a heart disease called ‘supraventricular tachycardia’. It’s like all my dreams ended when the doctor explained everything to me. My illness prevented me from engaging in any more sporting activities since my heart since will beat too fast causing me to have breath shortness, chest pains, and dizziness. In extreme situations, it may even cause me to lose consciousness. While it is good that my illness is not life threatening, it did prevent me from doing something that I really love, and this is participating in sports. As I can get stubborn sometimes, I insisted to participate in a badminton tournament in Vancouver. Everything seemed okay as I managed to reach the championships without any trouble despite my medical condition. I thought everything would go well until everything went blank. I woke up in the hospital bed and the last thing I remember was my chest throbbing loudly as I am preparing to hit the shuttle cock quickly coming towards me. My parents told me that I fainted during the championship match. I thought my medical condition would not prevent me from doing what I like. Initially, I thought that this would not be a hindrance but now, I am starting to realize that I may be wrong and I will forever be procrastinated in the world of sports. In spite of these trivialities, a small glinting ray of hope remains inside of me. I believe that I would again see myself in a badminton court filled with spectators in a championship match against the best in the district. My life has never been the same after these events. School became difficult. I could not face everything in a steadfast manner just like I used to. Everything was falling apart since I was restricted from doing the things I want to do. I later found myself in a state of depression and anxiety which resulted in me performing poorly in school. My parents got extremely worried but even as I do not want them to worry, I cannot pretend that everything is all right when it is not. Everything in my life is in shambles until that day, that very special day. I, with my mother, went on my regular visit with our family doctor and the doctor reported that my condition is getting better. Then out of nowhere, the doctor uttered, â€Å"I have a colleague who might be able to cure you. † I just replied with a smile but the small glinting ray of hope inside me sparked brighter. If this treatment becomes successful, then my limitations would be gone and I can again participate in sports. Time came for my surgery, I was excited yet anxious. As I lie down on the operating table, I’m thinking, â€Å"After this, I can go and claim that badminton championship title that should have been mine a few years back. † The anaesthetics were injected and I slowly fall in a deep slumber. The next thing I know, I was greeted by my mother in the hospital bed a few hours after the operation. I asked, â€Å"How’d it go? † â€Å"It went fine dear,† my mother responded. â€Å"Can I play badminton again? â€Å"We’ll have to wait for the doctor’s confirmation on that. You just rest for now,† she smiled while exuding a calm aura. The next thing I know, it was like the scene from a few years back. I am in a badminton court filled with spectators. It is the championship match and my opponent is in front of me. I see the shuttle cock coming quickly towards me. This time, I didn’t wake up in the hospital bed. I returned the shuttle cock to the other side of the court just like how a real pro would do it. I emerged victorious and as I hold the trophy, I am thankful that I did not lose hope. Even as I have experienced trivialities that would convince other people to give up, I did not give up all hope until the perfect opportunity came for me. Since then, everything has been in order. I can participate in sports all I want and my studies are now doing well. My next goal is to get a degree in the school that I want all the while participating in sporting competitions. I am proud to say that despite being down at some point, I never lost sight of my goals. Even as health became an issue I still tried to go for it. And even as I have failed the first time, I waited for an opportunity to go at it again.