Anna Ying College essay The fear of growing up One accomplishment that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of myself was when I achieved success in my driving permit test. When I reached the age of 16, my mother encouraged me to prepare for the examination; however, I preferred to concentrate on video games and school work instead. This causes a strain on our relationship as my mother continues to warn me about this test. I immediately began to become irritated with her, and soon after, I started to become frustrated with her. After school had ended, I began to realize that I wouldn’t be able to avoid my mother ranting about the test. In the back of my mind, I understood why my mother continues to never give up on telling me about my driving test. While a …show more content…
This was not due to my reluctance to take the examination, but rather due to my apprehension about failing it. As summer break was in its last month, my mother had enough of me and took me to the test. I experienced a sense of nervousness upon our arrival at the location, where the throng of people caused me nausea. I pleaded for another day, but was unable to do so as I waited in line under the radiant sun. Furthermore, I became even more weary as I attempted to concentrate on the practice permit test, but failed every test time. This caused me to feel uneasy as I moved up the line, and then I knew, I was up next to take the test. I felt out of place simply because I didn’t see anyone my age or even close to my age. All I could think about is my mother and the look she’ll give me if I pass, and possibly how proud she’ll be of me. As my number code was called, I sat at my designated spot, causing my hands to tremble uncontrollably; I felt the urge to weep, and the desire to flee. As I press on, I enter my date of birth and name and just like that, the test begins. I realized I recognized the question, being so familiar with the question, all of my trepidation