Most Meaningful Moments (Chanci)

11/13/2024

Sonder (n.) - a feeling one feels when they realize that each individual in the world has their own authentic, unique life of their own.

Each individual is the main character of their own life. We are who are from the experiences, hardships, successes, and memories that we make along the way to shape who we are today. I think that one of the best ways to connect with others is to share our own individual experiences to compare and contrast our most meaningful moments. One of my most shaping memories that I can remember is when I got to swamp for a river company on the Middle Fork, a 6-day trip on rubber boats with no service, no emergency help, with random strangers, and the great outdoors. That week I met lifelong friends, experienced a world unaffected by human civilization, and made memories I will never forget. What have been your most defining moments that you will carry with you for the rest of your life and what it means to you?

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Deanda Lamping

11/14/2024 11:23:02 pm

I think throughout my life I've had numerous of meaningful memories. Some good, some really sad, and others that make me giggle. One that sticks out to me that I have never been able to replace the feeling, was seeing the Northern Lights for the first time. It was in the recent years, they were supposed to be all around where I lived, but due to city lights we had to take a drive to see them clearly. Once we did, it was one of the most beautiful things I had ever seen. Different colors of greens and purples danced through the sky and I remember thinking, 'this is what freedom is.' To come and go as you please, dance around, creating joy for everyone around you as they watch. It was winter time and as cold as I was while watching them, it didn't matter that much. I just knew they felt so free through that short time period. I feel like that is how life is supposed to be lived. I watched them closely because I knew they would leave and die off quickly. Their life was so vibrant, short, but truly lived. I wish to live the way they do.

Brylee Ganske

11/17/2024 02:29:32 pm

That's super cool, I've always wanted to see them. My mom used to see them all the time when she lived in Alaska and they sound super cool.

Mariah

11/17/2024 05:40:01 pm

That is a cool connection you made between life and the northern lights. I agree that life should be free and we should live how we want to live!

Emylee Perkins

11/17/2024 08:03:51 pm

I love how you connected the Northern Lights with freedom. It reminds me of the correlation between flying and freedom as well. I also agree that vibrant colors feel exciting and give us a sense of liveliness.

Megan

11/18/2024 08:26:22 am

That’s really cool! I always wish to see the northern lights!

Mariah

11/17/2024 02:21:00 pm

I think a very defining memory I have is of going hunting with my dad for the first time when I was really little. We didn't get anything that day, but it was really fun for me to be able to do something that brought me closer to my dad and experience something that he really enjoyed and was a big part of his childhood. It started a lot of different traditions with my family, such as taking tootsie rolls on every hunting/fishing trip and eating peanut butter and raisin sandwiches (way better than it sounds).

Brylee Ganske

11/17/2024 02:30:38 pm

So like Ants of a log but on bread, that actually sounds really good.

Abbigail Williams

11/17/2024 07:22:05 pm

I feel like being able to spend the day or a couple days with your parents is one of the best feelings knowing that they will always be there to listen. Parents also play a huge role in our life and help us become who we are.

Emylee Perkins

11/17/2024 08:04:58 pm

I also love moments with dads. They can be some of the most pure and loving people in your life. I am also grateful about the experiences I've had with my dad. We've never gone hunting but we've been fishing and are planning to go camping this year.

Megan

11/18/2024 08:24:34 am

That’s super cool, I remember when I did that with my mom when I was little too!

Nicolas Sessions

11/18/2024 08:50:17 am

Your story brought back a ton of memories with my dad that I had almost forgotten. I think it’s important to record these things to remember them. I feel sad that I can’t remember all of the great things in my life.

Brylee Ganske

11/17/2024 02:28:10 pm

My Freshmen year in wrestling I made it to state. That only was a huge experience for me but it didn't end there, I know needed to show how hard I had worked that year to make it there and to show what I could. I ended up placing 6th, even though I had ended the season with a loss I was proud because not everyone is able to get to state and place as a freshmen.

Mariah

11/17/2024 05:36:44 pm

This is a good memory because it shows how capable you are of something but it also shows that you have room to grow still.

Abbigail Williams

11/17/2024 07:23:35 pm

This is a great memory to share because it shows how deticated you were and how badly you wanted to win. This relates to life because there are always going to be times where you lose but there is more to life so you get back up and go again!

Abbigail Williams

11/17/2024 07:20:16 pm

I think one of my most defining memories was not a good one but I learned lots from it. During my junior year I was extremely excited for track season. I started to prepare early so that I would be strong during the season. The second fourth week into track I hurt my back and it ended my track season. One thing I will never forget from this was how to be supportive of others and be grateful for what I still have. I also learned how to be mentally strong. During this injury I was super upset all the time just knowing that I could not run and that I did not know when I would be able to run again but I learned to live in the moment and live for what I have. I started to become happy because I knew that this would not be the last time I would get to run. This struggle that I went through has made me a stronger person mentally and this is a memory that will always stick with me.

Kennedi

11/17/2024 07:39:23 pm

I think it is so cool how we were both able to use our interest in school activities as our big moments. Something about getting out and working together as a team to build skills is something cool to me.

Briella

11/17/2024 07:41:10 pm

I'm so sorry that is so unfortunate - I hate when it just seems the universes timing is off. But tragic things really do put into perspective how much people actually care. You are so mature for having such a good mindset about it!

Briella Pace

11/17/2024 07:35:30 pm

My most defining moments tend to be the ones were I have to sit there and re-remeber that sometimes things actually happen to me and others I know that are not just things that happen in fictional stories. I guess it's just easy to feel disconnected to really good or bad events in the modern day seeing them so frequently online. A recent example being when my garage recently caught on fire, something I never would have expected to happen to me. It was terrible and scary but just put into perspective how much I appreciate the things I have and the people who went so far out of their ways to help us - the firefighters, the neighbors, the texts, the meals, the overwhelming love! People are good, and they all live such intricate lives.

Kennedi

11/17/2024 07:36:35 pm

I would say the biggest life changing moment for me was getting out on stage for the first time. It was during Aida and though I had a small part, it was a big step for me. Something about becoming someone else, and truly becoming the main character of a story is something that you don’t get much else where. Drama is my sport and my passion. I get to hang out and bond with people who I never thought I would and you get to be silly and embarrassing, but in a way that you feel comfortable. This part of my life has also helped increase my creativity, confidence, and leadership skills. I have faced many struggles and had to figure out differences with others in the cast, but it is one of those things where you grow your communication skills. I am deeply grateful for acting and drama.

Briella

11/17/2024 07:46:13 pm

It really does just become a home doesn't it! Reading these feelings put into words feels so cozy and sweet. I'm glad you found theater, and found joy from it. I hope you never stop preforming I love your spark!

Emylee Perkins

11/17/2024 08:00:56 pm

My memory is a bird landing on my face mask during football in seventh grade. It felt like Jesus being baptized. I knew that I was cared for and deeply loved in that moment.

Emylee Perkins

11/17/2024 08:02:41 pm

Also, it reminded me of a quote from Franz Kafka that says that sometimes things don't work out, but love will always return to you somehow. I see this a lot in my life right now as I navigate my life in and out of high school. I know this sounds dramatic but it was a pretty cool moment and I'm glad it happened.

Nicolas Sessions

11/18/2024 08:47:54 am

That is a miraculous story. Birds are wonderful creatures. I used to own a parrot named Ringo he was a really special friend of mine and even though he isn’t around anymore he changed my life. I found a real love for animals and gained a responsibility for my dear bird.

Megan Aiello

11/18/2024 08:22:42 am

One most powerful experience that I’ve had in my life was when I went to Costa Rica and Panama. There I got to see so many things like ocean life to the creatures in the jungle. One big moment that i remember is connecting with another tourist from Germany who was fully deaf. We were not able to communicate since he knew British Sign Language and I only know American Sign Language, but we pulled out google translate and connected over our differences. I later then gained the knowledge that all people in Costa Rica and some areas of Panama that have blue eyes are deaf.

Nicolas Sessions

11/18/2024 08:43:41 am

I Definitely have had many defining moments because I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t. The one that stands out this time however, is when I portrayed Tevye the dairyman in our latest production of Fiddler on the roof. this moment really showed me what I was capable of. I had never undertaken such a big role and there was a lot of things I had to learn. I had to figure out a slew of lines and songs as well as an accent to sell the character. I was pretty nervous that I wouldn’t live up to the character. I buckled down and worked really hard to memorize my parts and began to have fun while doing it. I finally got to the point where I could work on adding life to the character and not just lines. Finally our shows arrived and I felt amazing about how they were turning out. Half way through our performances I got strep throat. This was very bad. I felt terrible and my throat was in shambles but I couldn’t just postpone the musical until I fully recovered. At this moment I decided to do my outmost best to complete the shows even with an illness. I suffered throat pain dizziness and some of the worst fatigue I had ever experienced. It was hard but some of my best performances were while I was sick; I was able to suffer through and succeeded in my role. I learned that I am stronger than I first believed. Knowing this I know that in the future I can do hard things.

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