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How Has Skiing Changed My Life
Nordic skiing has changed my life. When I was young I did not think I was capable of performing in such an intense sport. I saw women with such strength and power, gliding effortlessly across the snow. I wanted to be like them, but I lacked the confidence, and I was hesitant to leave my comfort zone. I wanted to stay in a corner of the world where there was no pressure and nothing was expected of me.
I joined BSF when I finally realized that I would only feel pressure if I put it upon myself. Since I joined the team my confidence has bloomed. I have been taught to love myself for who I am and learned that strength is much more powerful than beauty. Even now, several into the BSF program I sometimes think, how would I ever live without this
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This Is my first year as a U16. It is much more difficult than training has been in the past, but I embrace the challenge, and my fitness has improved greatly over the past five months. In the future, I can see myself skiing for a college, and getting an advanced creative writing degree, I love to write poetry and read in my spare time. Now must write about the present, I am writing to represent, to prove that I will be and am an Ambassador, but how to do that? It's much easier to focus on my characteristics, so here they are; First of all, I love to ski, skiing is something that I always want to be doing, and a sport that I could never live without. I am dedicated. I could not imagine life without this close-knit community and friends, who always will lend advice or a shoulder to cry on. I am a leader. I will always stand up for my teammates. I will take charge when it is needed, and am happy to help out whenever I can. My teammates helped me out and also made a list of my leadership skills. They wrote: Brynn is able to take control, she sets a positive example for others, and is open to ideas. Brynn considers the perspectives of others, and is aware of fellow teammate's goals, Brynn also has a powerful presence in a group, and will never hesitate to stand up for what she believes in. Determination

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