My name is Sem, and today marked my first day at driving school. I was both excited and nervous as I walked into the classroom, clutching my learner’s permit. My driving instructor, Samuel, greeted me with a stern look. Samuel, a seasoned instructor of 60 years, wasted no time in getting straight to the point. After my first attempt behind the wheel, he bluntly told me, “Sem, you are a terrible driver.” His words stung, but I knew I had a lot to learn. Samuel’s gruff demeanor didn’t help my confidence, but I was determined to improve. As the lesson progressed, I tried to focus on his instructions, though my nerves often got the better of me. During a break, Samuel asked me about my interests outside of driving. When I mentioned that I was a dancer, his eyes lit up with curiosity. “A dancer, huh?” he said, a hint of a smile breaking through his usual stern expression. “Tell you what, if you send me a video of your dancing, I won’t charge you for the driving lessons anymore.” I was taken aback by his offer. It seemed so out of character for the strict instructor I had met earlier. But I saw an opportunity and decided to take it. That evening, I sent Samuel a video of one of my performances. To my surprise, he responded almost immediately, praising my skills and confirming that my lessons would indeed be free from now on. As I reflected on the day’s events, I realized that people can surprise you in the most unexpected ways. Samuel, who had seemed so harsh at first, had shown a softer side, and I felt a renewed sense of determination to prove myself both on the dance floor and behind the wheel.