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What Life Experience Have I Had

That I Am Grateful For?

Group A ( Senior Middle 2 & Senior Middle 3 ) Champion Juan Ju Wi

We humans once dwelled in caves, today we

have the most useful and sophisticated inventions

that connect us with people all over the globe. There

are so many things to be grateful for and I— I am

grateful for my life.

Last month, my parents planned a family trip for

our family to have a getaway from the busy life in the

city. We went hiking on a steep hill located in Rawang. I was very excited as it was my first time

going on a hiking trip. That day, I was the first to get up and get dressed. After having breakfast, I

put on my hiking boots and hiking accessories then got into the car filled with enthusiasm for the

trip.

After approximately an hour of driving, we reached our destination. When we reached

there, the weather was gloomy and it was drizzling making the ground muddy and slippery. We

met with a group of hikers who were in their 30s, they were going on the same route as us.

Having everything checked and set up, we began our hiking trip. “This is fun. It isn’t as steep as

they’ve said after all.” I thought to myself at the beginning of the hike. We then reached the

steepest part of the hill. I stood aghast by the slope that I was about to climb. I proceeded to

climb the slope without hesitation having the thought that it would be easy. My right foot

stepped on the rocks attached onto the surface of the slope, my right hand grabbed onto the

nearest rock I could reach. Similarly, my left hand and left foot did the same. Like a reptile, I

climbed up to the endpoint of the slope.

When I had only one more step to reach the top, my left foot slipped. It slipped because
the rock I was stepping on was covered with moss. The whole row of rocks was wet and slippery. I

did not get hold of anything and the gravitational force pulling me

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