I was frustrated at not being entered into the national IT competition I'd applied for. I sat in the car, lost in1, chewing my lip and staring outside.
I went upstairs,2 and desperate. Grandpa's door was open for me as usual. There, he was waiting for my3 with great excitement. I stood silently, forcing a4 to cover my sadness. He seemed to5 me immediately, giving me a6. I was astonished that such a7 body was full of so much energy.
Only then did my emotions start 8 out. I told him that all my9were for nothing, and that I was feeling discouraged. Grandpa smiled at me 10 and said, "Don't worry. You're far stronger than you think." Then he11, "Life can be full of ups and downs so what we need do is to still have our hopes and12, neglecting the anxiety that makes it easy to give up."
He13me on the shoulder, with a determined look, before saying, "Cheer up. I'm firmly 14 that you have the capability to succeed." Grandpa's encouragement soon made my sadness15.
The next day, I thought about all my problems and16 a plan. Now, I believe that with a positive attitude towards failure, I'll17 reach my goals.
Looking back, I realize that we should share our setbacks and progress in life with our 18ones. As my grandpa showed, the19 of our family members will benefit us20.
