In “We Real Cool,” the speakers make choices that seem exciting, bold, and rebellious, even though those choices lead to consequences. Write about a moment in your own life when you followed what looked cool or fun, only to realize afterwards that it wasn’t the smart or responsible path. What influenced your decision, and how did your perspective change later?

 A time that I tried to follow what was cool but it ended up not being that way was when I tried to sneak out for the first and last time. I was about 14 and my window led directly to the street so I decided to climb out and wander for a bit in the evening. I didn't have a plan which is something I quickly realized was dumb. I did not wander far before I got frightened and turned around to go back home to bed. 

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