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As I observe many glaring eyes focus on the band, the faster my heart started beating. The sweats on my hands and my pounding heart were telling me to escape from all the pressures and intimidations. No matter how hard I wanted to withdraw my performance at the ....

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.... become who I am. I believe that in order for a person to clearly understand their own culture, they have to go research and experience it themselves. Playing Thai traditional instrument manifests one of my researches. I learned to cooperate, function and focus with other people. I also learned to try my best as a leader of the band with full responsibilities and never give up. My other research would be my relation with my religion as a Buddhist. What I learned from my religion definitely uplifted my spirit and souls. I discover more of my inner self each time I meditate. This is the reason why I started to get involved in my community and try ....