Read the paragraph from a personal narrative.1 It may have seemed like an ordinary day to everyone else, but to me, it couldn't have been further from it. 2 Today was my first day working as a waitress at Pete's Pizza Haven, and I could not have been more excited. 3 In fact, I was so excited that I rushed to get ready much faster than I typically do. 4 "I'm ready to go!" I shouted, bouncing down the stairs and flying into the kitchen, where my mom was making breakfast. 5 "I have so much to learn and don't want to be late," I declared for emphasis. 6 My mom just grinned and placed a steaming plate of eggs before me.
A
The excitement of my new job started to wane, and I began to reconsider if this was truly how I wanted to spend my summer.B
Once I arrived, I quickly learned that my job would also entail wiping tables, mopping floors, and washing dishes.C
I gulped down my food, grabbed my bus card, and pecked my mother on the cheek as I raced out the door.D
As I think back on my first job, I remember the many mistakes I made and the important lessons I learned.