Just a few days ago I had my MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) competition. There were about 14 people in my division so the competition was a lot tougher. I played Variations Serieuses by Mendelssohn, Aria Variata by Bach, and Fireworks by Debussy. I didn't place at all but I felt like I played my best. To me that is all that matters is that I do my best. I also had no expectations that I would win so I was able to still be happy when I found out my friend won which felt really good. I know that someday I will have my time to shine so in the meantime I am just plugging away and doing my best.