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Conquering A Fear

By Lucas Phan

Today I will write this story of how I conquered my fear of rollercoasters. So people who have fears can learn how to conquer them.

My name is Lucas and this is how my story starts.

I stood still, frozen to the spot while looking at the enormous, spinning UFO rollercoaster. I starred at the name ‘The Invasion’ and watched as the huge, rounded disc span, while it whooshed to the right. I saw it stop on the steep incline. There are two ends, both of them steep inclines and there is a little incline in the middle of the rollercoaster. I thought I would never go on it, since I was only 9 and a half years old. I became extra nervous, when my friends and my friends’ parents went on it after it stopped.

After thinking of a quick decision, I decided to join them. While passing the entrance, I saw a sign saying that 8 years was the age limit to go on the rollercoaster. Taking a deep breath, I went to a seat next to a parent and a friend, and then I saw the seats all in a circle. 

When suddenly I felt a movement underneath me, I knew that it was starting. I kept my eyes shut, when the UFO started to spin faster and even faster and then it started to move forwards. I looked frightened, when it reached one of the ends and then it went to the other end. When it reached top speed, I felt a strong breeze on my face, I let out a little scream as the UFO came really fast down from one end, It was a relief when the UFO finally started to slow down.

When it stopped, I headed for the exit, still feeling dizzy. I picked up my bag and headed to the picnic tables near a stage with the others for lunch.

I actually couldn’t believe that I had such a very good time! So I am telling you that you don’t have to conquer major fears like jumping off a huge cliff without any supplies or trying to climb a very high building to set a world record. So confront only a minor fear so that you won’t get hurt. Or you might face a major fear, but don’t risk your life. I had a lot of fun spinning around in the UFO and I wish I could be there again. If you never face any fears, you might miss out on exciting stuff.

Conquering A Fear

By Sheena

I was standing right here in Movie World in Australia by the rollercoaster that I was so scared of. There were two rollercoasters I was scared of which were the Green Lantern Ride and Superman Escape. My sister was begging me, but I still said fearfully, “No, I’m too scared. What if I fall off?” So after a while I was thinking about it, but I didn’t.

We went all around Movie World and went on lots of fun, amazing and cool rides. “That was awesome, Sasha!” I said to my sister. We all got soaking wet after one of the rides that we went on. Then my sister said, “Let’s go on the Green Lantern Ride and Superman Escape!”  I thought in my mind that I might never come to Australia again. Why don’t I just be brave and give it a go. I wanted to be brave. So I went in line with my dad and sister. I was worried that I wasn’t tall enough, because the height was just above my head. “Please, stand in front of door number 3!” the man said softly. My whole body was shaking and I thought I was frozen. “I’m scared, daddy”, I said. “Everyone keep your head in at all times!” the man said.

So when I finished I thought it was awesome. I loved it. When you do something you don’t need to be scared, just be brave.

Conquering  A Fear

By Jonathan

Hi, I am Jonathan and I’m sure you had a fear before and that’s why I ‘m writing this text about how I conquered my fear to show you it’s not so bad at all. So one day you can conquer your fear and this is how it all started.

My worst nightmare had just come true. I was standing in the Rotorua waterslide line. My tummy felt weird as I was saying to my dad: “I’m sure, I want to do this!” I spoke with a loud voice, but actually I wasn’t really sure, because I hate having the feeling when my tummy drops as the waterslide slashes down.

We finally reached the front of the line and then we hopped into fake wooden log with seats in it. My dad made me sit in front with my mum. I felt quite scared when it started moving. First we reached the dinosaur time, then a giant weird looking bird whizzed past us. After that we reached the Maori time. The Maoris looked quite cool. At last we reached our time again All of a sudden we reached a dark elevator and we went up took a turn and AAAHH! I screamed going down the fall, so I grabbed my mum’s hand and squeezed it. It was all over. I felt like a hero and I wanted to go again.

You see it’s not so bad at all if you have a fear go and get over it. EXCEPT ! Don’t risk your life. You will be proud of yourself, after you have conquered a fear. This is a very good feeling. Also if you have a fear and you don’t want to conquer it, you might miss out on having fun.

Conquering A Fear

By Helen Van Zyl

It was a shiny, bright day when I was standing on the hard ground with a rising air balloon in front of me. I was looking at a chain attaching the bottom of the air balloon to the ground. A thought was racing through my mind, “I don’t want to go up into the air!” because I am scared of heights.

I talked to my mum who was holding my hand, but she wouldn’t let me go. My little cousin was acting like he was brave, crossing his arms with his head high. I was almost about to run for it, but the air balloon captain called out “All aboard the air balloon!” and my mum dragged me in with my cousin at the other side. WOOM – suddenly the air balloon whoshed into the air. My little cousin was sitting in the corner of the basket. When I looked, I felt scared for a moment, but then I saw the buildings looking as tiny as ants.

I looked away and when I opened my eyes again, I saw a bird fly in front of the sun, its golden outline made me look at the bird with wide eyes. Then I looked away. I felt the air rushing in my hair. It made me feel as if I was a bird myself, while my cousin was still sitting in the corner of the air balloon. Then I realised if I hadn’t faced my fear, I would have missed out on this moment.

Conquering A Fear

By Erin Johnson

I am writing to you, because I want you to conquer your fears.

Have you ever felt like you can do something, but then when you get there to do it you changed your mind?

Well, it happened to me. I came to New Zealand and a few days later my mom told me that I was going to school soon. I was so excited that I was jumping off the wall.

Well, the day had finally come my brother and I went to school. But when I got there I froze on the spot. There were so many children, speaking a different language. I told my mom, “I want to go home”, because I was really scared. But my mom didn’t let me go home. She said I would be just fine. So my mom went home and a girl called Bronté showed me where to hang up my bag.

My teacher, Mrs Millington, asked me to draw my pet, but I was just looking at her and trying to tell her that I couldn’t understand her. At morning tea time I was sitting and eating my morning tea by myself, because nobody would play with me. A few days later Bronté became my friend. She helped me out with my reading and writing. Bronté played with me and tried her hardest to be a good friend. But the best thing was, there was a lady who wanted to teach me how to speak English. Her name was Mrs Goodall and when I came to ESOL I met Jonathan. He was learning to speak English as well. He was from Germany.

It took me quite a long time and it has been hard work, but I know I can read and I can write and I can speak English like everybody else. So what I am trying to tell you is that when you try your hardest, you can achieve whatever you want. You should conquer your fears, because you should trust yourself and sometimes you have to be brave to reach your goals.