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The summer before my senior year of high school, I went white water canoeing on the St. John River in Maine for a week. I had done this many times before, but not this specific river, as it was only deep enough to paddle every 5-10 years. Paddling the first set of rapids on the river is what I chose as my experience. As we approached the rapids, I felt excited as the adrenaline and anticipation pulsed through my body. I had waited for this for 10 years as this was a very iconic river, and the five of us paddling had grown up together with the dream to get the chance to complete this trip. As we entered the rapids, I felt calm and prepared as I easily executed each stroke through the rushing and chaotic water. My best friend and I had been sharing a boat since we were 7, so despite the class 5 ranking, the rapids felt somewhat familiar. A new found feeling of independence took over as I realized that I was about to embark on my 7th week-long canoeing trip without parents, technology, and communication at the age of 17. I was so happy to be on this river with my best friends, completing yet another adventure. It would quickly become one of my favorite memories.
Keywords:
- Independence
- Excitement
- Adventure
- Happiness
- Friendship
- Dreams
- Nature
- Calm
- Adrenaline
- Community