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I went to a new school and didn’t know anyone, so I made new friends. Now I know everyone and I don’t feel uncomfortable. When  I tried a new sport, I didn’t know most of the people. If you want to try a new sport then go right ahead. You would be glad that tried and you would make new friends, so try out a new sport. Don’t be nervous and just have fun and set a goal for yourself.  Go out there and go try something you have not done and make new friends. 

From Papa:

Trying new things should not be driven by what everyone considers the norms.  The expansion of the means by which the organization promotes itself should be done in a manner to maximize the nonprofits impact and lasting message. 

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For the last three months  when school began, I attended three dances. Those were the best moments of my life. I went to my school dance and the other at another school. The first time I went; and yes I was nervous but I knew some people there from my old and new school. I did dance with some girls and some asked me to dance with them and come on I’m thirteen and I did decline a few because I wanted to dance with my friends. When it came to slow dances I helped a few kids get to dance with the girls and I did get some myself. So for you teens out there who want to go to dance then go ahead.  You should give it a try because it will blow your mind. This is Chris signing off and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

From Papa:

Making introductions and trying something new just might be easier if you partner up with another nonprofit.  While it may make you nervous, you never know unless you try.

 A story from James O

“I got my first piercing! My eyebrow now has a piece of metal through it, which is a little creepy to think about, but I really like it. This is a piercing that I’ve been considering since I was 15, but didn’t get until a week before my 19th birthday. I was always a little bit nervous… What if it became infected? What if I didn’t like how it looked? What if it hurt too much? I was plenty nervous walking into the piercing studio (Yankee Tattoo in Burlington VT) but I managed to calm the butterflies in my stomach and push through the fear.
     My sister recommended the place, and I’m glad that she did. It was very clean and professional, and the piercer was very gentle and kind, despite the dozen or so pieces of metal on his face and ears. He explained the procedure very carefully to me, and I didn’t even have to see the needle, which was a huge relief. There was a moment, while I was lying back on the chair waiting for him to prepare his needle, that I thought I wouldn’t be able to go through with it. I almost walked right out! But I overcame my fear. The needle hurt, yes, and my eyebrow was so bruised that I looked like I was wearing mascara for about a week, but it was worth it! I think it looks great.
     I really like how the piercing looks, but besides the visual aspect, I like the significance of the piercing. I was terrified to get the piercing done, but managed to conquer my fears. Every time I see it in the morning, I feel proud of myself, and when I feel discouraged or helpless, I can remember that pain and fear are only temporary obstacles to success that you can overcome.”