2.  Steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, etc., especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement.  A time I used perseverance was a couple years ago when my friend Audrey and I were going to be in a talent show. We had to try really hard and practice a lot to get good.

3.  A state or quality of being kind.  A random act of kindness is being nice to a kid who gets bullied and has no friends.. Sitting with them at lunch and talking to them.

4.  A reward I get for giving my best is feeling of accomplishing something.  Yes, I am wholehearted in my endeavors.

5.  To prepare for rain means to prepare yourself for challenges you will face.  A time I felt like I was in a desert is when I pulled my muscle and I couldn’t play soccer anymore, because I wasn’t able to do anything to help the team win.

6.  A time I would attempt the impossible is with my career when I am older. I have my mind set on what I want to do and I will do anything to get it (I want to be a forensic scientist).

7.  Yes it is very hard to keep trying once you’ve already been defeated.

8.  I usually encourage people because I think that if you REALLY want something and you try hard enough for it you can achieve it. (:

9.  The choices you make today can affect the future because if you do something really good it could help you get into a good college and/or job and if you do something bad it could keep you from getting into a good college and/or job.

10.  Google.com