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Writing Prompt: Tell Us About a Time You Surprised Yourself

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Jesse Sposato
Aug 30, 2025
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You know that feeling when, after you’ve done something challenging, you look back and think, Wow, I can’t believe I actually made that happen! Or maybe it was the kind of thing you weren’t sure you could muster up the courage to go through with but then you did… Get your nose pierced as a full-on adult after deliberating for quite some time (hi, there!)? Run the full 13.1 miles of the half marathon after just joining a running club a few months before (nope, that one’s definitely not me!)? Finally try the absolutely delicious Mexican delicacy escamoles, also known as edible ant larvae, while on vacation? We want to hear about it! Share your most fun, most daring stories, in the comments below — and then if you feel inclined, spend the rest of your morning writing 500 words about it in your composition notebook. And…share away!

PS: What were your writing wins this week, large or small? Head over to the Narratively Academy Chat and tell…

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