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My Story a certain point in her career, it was too late to turn back? Of course, there are a handful of things I, too, love to do and am good at – for example, eating, enjoying the sunset, writing my name in cursive with a really good pencil. But I can't make a career out of any of those things. So what does that mean? Have I not yet found something that I love to do, am good at and can make a living off of? Do I have to settle for something that I don't completely love to do? In life, there are many things that you have to do, even if you don't like doing them. But your job shouldn't be one of them. e culture of the world we live in tries to reassure me that whatever I choose to major in doesn't define who I am or what I do for the rest of my life. at I can change my mind – that nothing is permanent. at seems to be pretty much everything in the world now – temporary. New phones get replaced by newer models. Society obsesses over news of the Ebola outbreak but instantly forgets about it when stories about Zika hit the newsstands. Yet Ms. Sauer has found success in her career through persistence and longevity – qualities of this world that are quickly fading. As she resigns from the orchestra, she exudes satisfaction with her accomplishments, grace and pride. Which makes me wonder: Which approach am I supposed to take? Embrace the temporary culture we live in now or the tenacity of Ms. Sauer's generation? I'm not trying to undermine the culture of more recent generations. I am simply afraid that once Ms. Sauer passes away, not only does she go, but she will take with her an approach to life. I am worried that humans need Mary Sauers to stay grounded in a world with a growing, insatiable appetite for newer, better, faster ways of doing things. When you use your anchor when playing piano, you have complete control over your sound and your tone. You can play a forte that is sweet and not harsh. You can reach a pianissimo that still has depth and power. Watching Ms. Sauer end one of the last chapters of her life has given me direction on how I will begin the following chapters of mine. Perhaps the key to unlocking happiness, success, pride, whatever it may be, can be achieved by using our anchors. e weight that we pull into the teres major muscle is the persistence Ms. Sauer has demonstrated. It's following through with what we choose to pursue. Yet at the same time, using the anchor creates stability. A stability that keeps us focused. A stability that makes us feel safe. is stability gives you the power to experiment and explore the world, much like the dancing of wrists and fingertips on the keyboard. Calling all Roman writers! Alumni, students and faculty, if you have a story to share, please submit it for consideration to Latin Magazine. We are now accepting stories for the Spring 2017 issue. Submissions may not be longer than 750 words and should be sent to communications@latinschool.org. We look forward to hearing from you! Latin Magazine » Fall 2016 21