One ambition I haven’t achieved is learning to play violin. Since I was a child, I’ve been fascinated by the beautiful sound of the violin. It has this magical feature that can evoke so many emotions. I always dreamed of being able to play it, but unfortunately, I never had the chance. The main reason is that I have had my plate full with academic commitments during my bachelor’s and master’s degree. And between attending lectures, completing assignments, and preparing for exams, there was no time left for other activities. Despite not being able to learn the violin, I tried to engage with music in other ways. I listened to violin performances, attended to concerts. I wanted to gain as much knowledge as I could. However, it wasn’t the same as actually playing the instrument. To be honest, not pursuing this ambition has left me feeling down in the dump. There is a sense of regret, especially when I hear beautiful violin piece. However, I still hope that one day I can find the chance to learn the violin. It would be like a dream come true.
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One ambition I haven't achieved is learning to play the violin. Since I was a child, I've been fascinated by the beautiful sound of the violin. It has this magical quality that can evoke so many emotions. I always dreamed of being able to play it, but unfortunately, I never had the chance. The main reason is that I have had my plate full with academic commitments during my bachelor's and master's degrees. Between attending lectures, completing assignments, and preparing for exams, there was no time left for other activities. Despite not being able to learn the violin, I tried to engage with music in other ways. I listened to violin performances and attended concerts. I wanted to gain as much knowledge as I could. However, it wasn't the same as actually playing the instrument. To be honest, not pursuing this ambition has left me feeling down in the dumps. There is a sense of regret, especially when I hear a beautiful violin piece. However, I still hope that one day I can find the chance to learn the violin. It would be like a dream come true.
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